Nahid Islam, Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, has directed to provide free diesel to keep mobile network towers in Feni district operational amidst ongoing power outages.
Nahid directed the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Saturday to enforce this provision, emphasizing the urgency of the situation given the current flooding in the region.
“Maintaining mobile connectivity is crucial during this crisis,” Nahid said, stressing the importance of keeping the 78 network towers running. "The ongoing power outage poses a significant threat to communication, which is vital for coordinating relief efforts and ensuring public safety."
The demand for diesel is substantial: portable generators (PG) with a 75 kVA capacity consume 2.3 liters per hour, while diesel generators (DG) with a 30 kVA capacity require 4.4 liters per hour. To keep all 78 generators operational, approximately 6,552 liters of diesel are needed daily, translating to a daily expense of around 714,168 BDT.