Mechanical fault shuts Kumaragaon power plant, worsens load shedding in Sylhet
A mechanical failure at the Kumaragaon power plant has led to severe power outages across Sylhet.
TBS Bangladesh28 September 2026, 12:50 AM1 readsAMP
The Kumaragaon power plant has ceased operations due to a mechanical fault, exacerbating the ongoing power crisis in Sylhet. Residents are reporting hourly power cuts amidst extreme heat conditions. The situation is particularly severe in rural areas, where daily load shedding has reached up to eight hours.
