No power shortage in country so no scope for load-shedding, says state minister
The minister urged people to remain conscious about the quick disposal of sacrificial waste
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit today (28 May) said there is no power shortage in the country and therefore no scope for planned load-shedding.
"Power disruptions may occur in some areas due to damage to transmission lines caused by storms. Workers of the power division are working relentlessly to resolve the problems quickly," he told reporters after offering Eid-ul-Adha prayers at Jashore Central Eidgah.
The first Eid congregation at the Eidgah was held at 7:30am and attended by the state minister, Jashore Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ashraful Hasan, Superintendent of Police Syed Rafiqul Islam, Jashore Zila Parishad Administrator Delwar Hossain Khokon, among others. The second congregation was held at 8:30am.
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The minister urged people to remain conscious about the quick disposal of sacrificial waste.
"We planned to remove all sacrificial waste by 4pm today. Those offering sacrifices should dispose of waste at designated places by 2pm so municipal workers can remove them quickly," he said.
He also urged motorcycle riders to drive carefully during Eid travel and carry valid driving licences and other necessary documents.
Highlighting the spiritual significance of Eid-ul-Adha, the minister said, "Alongside sacrificing animals, we must also sacrifice the beast within ourselves."
According to local administration sources, Eid prayers were held at around 6,500 mosques and Eidgahs across 93 unions in Jashore's eight upazilas.
Special security measures were also taken across the district, with additional police deployed at Eidgahs, key roads, bus terminals and other crowded areas.
