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Countrywide Power Cut Affected Bangladesh

© RIA Novosti . Pavel Lisitsin / Go to the mediabankMassive power cuts affected all regions of Bangladesh.
Massive power cuts affected all regions of Bangladesh. - Sputnik International
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The failure of the Bangladesh-India power line resulted in massive power outages, affecting all regions of the country.

MOSCOW, November 1 (RIA Novosti) — Bangladesh has been affected by massive power cuts after the failure of the Bangladesh-India power line, connecting the two countries, AFP reported on Saturday.

“The national grid tripped”, Bangladesh official Masud Alberuni told the news agency. "As a result, all the power generating stations automatically shut down."

The power failed at approximately 12 p.m., striking all of the country’s regions connected with the national energy system, BBC reports. Electricity supply has partly been restored in Dhaka, the country’s capital. Bangladesh officials express their hope that the electricity supply will be re-established in other parts of the country by Saturday evening, saying that engineers are currently working on the problem.

According to the Daily Star, Bangladesh authorities have put together a special investigative committee to deal with the countrywide power failure and determine how to prevent future occurrences.

“The prime minister is aware of the every measure taken for restoring the power supply,” said State Minister for power Nasrul Hamid, adding that the committee will prepare a final report within three days after the examination process.

Energy transfer cooperation started in October 2013 between Bangladesh and India. They share a cross-country transmission line and jointly own the Rampal power station in Bangladesh. The joint initiative was meant to improve the countries’ relations and strengthen their mutual ties, which have been deteriorated by numerous water sharing disputes.

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