Sunamganj, Oct. 22 -- Daily life in 12 upazilas of Sunamganj has been thrown into disarray as residents endure up to 18 hours of load-shedding each day due to an acute power shortage.

Consumers, particularly students appearing for the final examination, are the worst sufferers as the district has been left without electricity at night.

During the day, elderly people struggle to cope with extreme heat without electricity, with small and medium business people facing financial losses.

Sujan Mahmud of Atgaon in Shalla upazila said once the electricity goes it does not return for hours. They only get a few hours of supply at night.

Feroz Mia from Rajanagar union in Dirai upazila said, "It is hard to know when the electricity supply will r...