Dhaka, April 27 -- The Power Division has formed a 7-member inquiry committee to investigate the grid failure that led to a blackout across 21 out of the country's 64 districts, all in the southern region under Barisal and Khulna divisions.

Energy Advisor Dr M Fouzul Kabir Khan announced the formation of the probe body, to be led by Pro-Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Prof Abdul Hasib Chowdhury.

The inquiry committee was asked to submit its report and recommendations within the next 7 working days.

The other members of the committee include Prof of Mechanical Engineering Department of BUET Dr Md Ehsan, Divisional Commissioner of Md Firoz Shah of Khulna, Member (P& D) of Bangladesh Rural Ele...