Load shedding is the only option considering the situation: Prime Minister

Noting that the impact of the Corona and war between and Russia-Ukraine is causing instability in the energy market all over the world, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that load shedding is the only option considering the situation.

"Load shedding is the only way available given the circumstances. Every area will be let known in advance when load shedding will take place," the premier said while speaking at the inauguration of Sheikh Kamal IT Business Incubator at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology through video conferencing on Wednesday (6 July) morning.

"Given the ongoing fuel crisis in the country and all over the world, proper load management is the only way to deal with the situation," she added.

She said that the country has to move forward by tackling all obstacles.

Power disruptions are not rare in countries around the world who have all been hit by the gas crisis following the Russia-Ukraine war. Most are turning to proper load management.