The government has taken necessary measures to face the power demand across the country in line with earlier plan despite a significant increase in demand caused by the ongoing summer heat, said Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood in Parliament on Sunday.

He said this while replying to a starred question from opposition lawmaker Md Golam Rasul (Jashore-4) during the question-answer session in the house on Sunday.

The minister said the government had adopted a comprehensive power generation plan against the projected electricity demand for 2026 and was implementing coordinated initiatives to ensure adequate supplies of gas, coal and liquid fuel for power generation.

He said all major power plants have been kept ready for maximum generation capacity through planned maintenance programmes, enabling the authorities to meet growing electricity demand during the peak summer season.

“Load-shedding is not required due to any shortage in electricity generation,” he said, adding that occasional power disruptions may occur because of emergency maintenance at power plants, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of transmission and distribution networks.

The minister said the government is continuously monitoring the power situation nationwide and taking necessary measures to maintain a stable and reliable electricity supply for households, industries, businesses and the agricultural sector.

Referring to concerns about power supply in industrial and commercial areas, he said there is currently no load-shedding in the Nawapara Industrial Zone or other major commercial centres in the Khulna division.

He informed the House that the present electricity demand of the Nawapara grid under Abhaynagar upazila is 46 megawatts and the same amount of electricity is being supplied, ensuring uninterrupted service in the area.

The minister also said that electricity was supplied according to demand during the current irrigation season from December to May, helping farmers carry out agricultural activities without major disruption.

While seasonal storms and heavy rainfall occasionally cause temporary power outages in some areas, he said utility authorities restore electricity supply as quickly as possible after weather conditions improve.

Iqbal also said the government remains committed to ensuring reliable power supply nationwide through improved fuel availability, efficient grid management and enhanced operational readiness of power plants.