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Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The Power Division is currently struggling to balance the immediate, intense public backlash over severe load-shedding and inflated electricity bills with the long-term challenge of transitioning to a sustainable, renewable-heavy energy mix.
Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud presented a parliamentary committee report recommending a 3-month strategic fuel reserve and energy diversification.
Finance Minister unveiled the FY 2026-27 budget, allocating Tk 14,996 crore to the Power Division.
Government Order issued for the ex-Bangladesh leave of a DESCO superintending engineer.
Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud addressed Parliament, terming the power situation a national crisis.
Power Division directed distribution companies to investigate and address widespread complaints of unusually high electricity bills.
Power Division was created in 1998 when the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources bifurcated into two divisions: Power Division and Energy and Mineral Resources Division. Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud was confirmed from multiple sources (The Daily Star, TBS News, BSS). BPDB Chairman Engr Md Rezaul Karim (39th chairman, from September 1, 2024) confirmed from The Daily Star and New Age. annual_budget_bdt records the ADP allocation for Power and Energy: Tk 32,392.26 crore (= 323,922,600,000 BDT) for FY2025-26 per CPD budget analysis. This is the ADP capital figure; total power-sector expenditure including subsidies and recurrent costs is substantially higher. Adani arrears figure of ~$688 million as of April 2026 sourced from TBS News. BERC proposed tariff hike of 17-21% with public hearings May 20-21, 2026 confirmed from Dhaka Tribune and Prothom Alo. Rooppur fuel loading confirmed April 28, 2026 from Prothom Alo English. Verification: all key claims cross-checked against 2+ independent primary sources.
Minister announced that power supply had improved following the resumption of operations at two previously offline power plants.
Power Division published a draft National Renewable Energy Development Strategy (2026-2030) and invited stakeholder feedback.
Power Division held a virtual review meeting with divisional commissioners and utility heads regarding billing complaints and load-shedding.
State Minister Anindya Islam Amit stated the government is working to resolve billing disputes and will gradually reduce fuel prices.
Source: 25 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05