Fire at Moghbazar Substation, Widespread Power Outages in Dhaka

A fire broke out at the Moghbazar power substation on Saturday, July 11, 2026, leading to significant power outages for up to 80,000 customers across multiple areas in Dhaka including Tejgaon and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Fire Service units successfully controlled the blaze, and utility authorities are working on restoring power to the remaining affected areas.