As the country faces the impact of a powerful cyclone, the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources has urged everyone to follow these crucial electricity safety tips to stay safe: Avoid downed lines: Do not touch fallen wires. Report them immediately to the nearest electricity office. Report trees on lines: If you see trees or branches on power lines, notify the electricity office. Contact numbers can be found on your electricity bill. Read more: Cyclone Remal weakens into a land deep depression over Jashore, adjoining area Stay away from poles and wires: Refrain from touching electric poles or wires during storms. Meter safety: If your meter wire is damaged or touches your roof, report it without attempting to handle it yourself. Volunteer help: Assist electricity workers if they need help during the disaster. For assistance, call 16999 or reach out to the regional control rooms: Rural Electrification Board: 01792-623467, 02-8900575 West Zone Power Distribution: -- Barishal: 01713-850218 -- Khulna: 01713-850211 -- Patuakhali: 01713-850219        Read more: Cyclone Remal leaves 2.22 crore people without power

Two workers died of electrocution in Char Kotpara village of Naria upazila in Shariatpur while working for local Rural Electrification Board (REB) on Sunday.

Power Division has finally asked all the power distribution entities to directly purchase electricity from solar mini-grid operators to save their investment.