20/05/2026
A new milestone has been set in the country’s electricity generation.
At 9 PM on Wednesday (May 20), the highest electricity generation reached a new record of 17,200 megawatts.
This information was reported by Power Grid Bangladesh PLC.
Previously, the highest electricity generation record was 16,794 megawatts, achieved on July 23, 2025.
Experts in the power sector say that electricity demand peaks in the evening hours. The load increases significantly during the hot season due to higher use of cooling devices in the residential sector.
A large share of the country’s total electricity consumption comes from households. Around 50 to 55 percent of electricity is used in the residential sector, mainly for fans, lights, air conditioners, and other daily household appliances.