7% rise in Bangladesh's electricity demand amid protests due to households using air conditioners amid extreme heat.

7% rise in Bangladesh's electricity demand amid nationwide protests: Despite factory shutdowns during the protests, electricity demand surged due to households using air conditioners amid extreme heat. Household power demand has outpaced industrial consumption since 2010, with hotter summers increasing cooling demand. This has led to a reliance on fossil fuel imports for power as local production and renewable energy output remain insufficient.

August 12, 2024
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