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2022 Bangladesh blackout
Major power outage in Bangladesh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2022 Bangladesh blackout was a power outage that occurred across Bangladesh on October 4, 2022.[1] The blackout lasted for almost 7 hours.[2]
Cause
According to Bangladesh Power Development Board, the power grid of the country malfunctioned at around 2pm (08:00 GMT) on October 4, 2022.[3]
Areas affected
Due to the blackout, all power plants tripped and electricity was cut in the capital Dhaka and other big cities.[4] Between 75 and 80 per cent electricity supply was suspended during the blackout.
Impact
The blackout affected operations of the Bangladesh's lucrative export-oriented garment industry. According to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, they had to shut their offices because the generators were not able to run for long periods.[5]
References
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