Dhaka, April 13 -- A sudden shortage of coal has forced the supercritical Matarbari coal-fired power plant to drastically cut electricity production, while recurring technical issues have brought India's Adani power plant to a complete halt-raising concerns over potential power shortages across Bangladesh this summer.

Energy experts have expressed alarm over the situation, warning of increased load-shedding during the post-Eid reopening of schools, colleges, and offices.

Eminent energy expert Professor Dr Ijaz Hossain told The New Nation on Saturday: "Coal shortages at power plants during the summer are highly concerning.

With educational institutions and offices resuming after Ramadan and Eid, any mismanagement in the energy sector wi...