REB office ransacked in Kalapara

They ransacked at least 50 electric meters and damaged other equipment at the office. On information, police rushed there and dispersed the unruly people.

On the other hand, ten ice factories have been closed down and production of another 100 factories in Patuakhali district is being greatly affected due to frequent load shedding.

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Talking to this correspondent yesterday, Uttam Babu, owner of an ice factory at Mohipur, said, "We are facing 8 to 10 hours' load shedding a day and we are produce only 5000 to 6000 cans of ice in a month against the demand for 18000 to 20,000.

When contacted, REB general manager Shibu Lal said only 4-5 MW power is supplied against a demand for 15 MW in seven upazilas in Patukhali and Barguna.