Electricity generation at Rampal thermal power plant in Bagerhat once again halted.

Earlier, power generation from Rampal thermal power plant stopped on 14 January this year due to coal shortage.

Anwarul Azim, deputy general manager of Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Ltd (BIFPCL) confirmed the matter.

He said that the production of the plant has been stopped since the night of 23 April due to coal shortage.

"Measures have been taken to import coal. We hope to be able to resume production by 3 May," he added.

Earlier, the production of this mega project was stopped again on 15 April due to mechanical failure. The plant became operational on the night of 18 April after being closed for three days.

BDST: 2115 HRS, APRIL 28, 2023
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