Bangladesh has deployed 35 teams from its Power Division across all 64 districts to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply at polling stations ahead of the forthcoming national election, officials said.
The inspection teams are already operating in several districts and will continue their work until 10 February 2026, focusing on the safety and security of power infrastructure, the availability of backup systems, and the swift resolution of any electricity-related disruptions on polling day, a Power Division official said.
The teams have also submitted recommendations on funding requirements to cover the cost of backup power arrangements during the election period.
Officials said state-run energy corporation Petrobangla has committed to supplying 914 million cubic feet of natural gas per day during polling, raising confidence that electricity generation will remain stable throughout the election.
Authorities are also addressing power connectivity at 325 polling stations that currently have no electricity connections.
On 21 January, the Energy Adviser, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, instructed relevant officials to ensure electricity connections are installed at all polling stations nationwide within seven days, in preparation for the national election scheduled for 12 February.
Earlier, on 4 January, the Election Commission (EC) formally requested urgent action from the Power Division to install power supply systems at the affected polling stations.
“There is no electricity connection at 325 polling stations among the 42,761 polling stations set up for the referendum and the 13th parliamentary election,” the EC said in its letter.
Speaking at an inter-ministerial meeting at Bidyut Bhaban, Mr Khan directed officials to ensure either grid connections or alternative power supplies at all polling stations. He also warned of the need for contingency measures in areas prone to power cuts.
“A sufficient number of mobile power vans and diesel generators must be kept ready. Where grid connections are not possible, particularly in remote areas, generators or solar power systems should be deployed,” he said.