Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Electricity demand is expected to reach 15,700 MW during the holy Ramadan set to begin in March, Energy Adviser Dr. Fouzul Kabir Khan has said.

"We are making all-out efforts to ensure Ramadan remains fully free from load shedding. There might be disruptions due to other reasons but not due to a supply shortfall," he said while addressing a press briefing at Biduyt Bhaban in the city on Wednesday.

The briefing followed a preparatory meeting with top officials of power and gas sector utilities ahead of summer.

Responding to a question, he clarified that the government has no immediate plans to raise power or gas tariffs.

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