, April 16 -- Frequent power outages amid a supply shortfall have made daily life increasingly difficult for residents in Khulna as prolonged load-shedding continues in the city and surrounding areas.

Amid intense heat, repeated power cuts have left people frustrated, with little relief even during nighttime.

Local people electricity outages often begin just as temperatures remain high, depriving them of sleep for hours.

Children, the elderly and the sick are facing the worst of the situation, they said.

Many residents alleged that sudden, unannounced power cuts are disrupting their daily activities, while also affecting businesses.

Quoting the central control room of the West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL), Chief E...