Unit 1 of Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant shut down due to mechanical failure

Unit 1 of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, ceased operations on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM due to a mechanical fault. The unit, which was contributing 50-55 MW to the national grid, caused a regional power supply deficit upon its shutdown.