Bangladesh’s electricity demand rises during protests despite economic disruptions

Despite nationwide protests disrupting economic activities, Bangladesh’s electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks, reaching an average of 316 million kWh per day. This increase, driven mainly by household air-conditioning use amid extreme heat, occurred even as most industrial and commercial activities came to a halt. The rise in residential power consumption highlights a shift in Bangladesh’s energy landscape, where household demand now surpasses industrial use. This trend has pushed Bangladesh to boost imports of…