Bangladesh is grappling with a significant heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 40°C, exacerbating the country's ongoing electricity crisis. As demand for electricity reaches 16,000 megawatts, the generation capacity falls short at 14,126 megawatts, resulting in frequent power cuts. Residents, like Mashuka Yasmin Mishu from Pabna district, report sleepless nights due to the heat and power outages. The energy crisis is largely attributed to disruptions in fuel imports from the Middle East, where the ongoing conflict has impacted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite having a substantial electricity generation capacity, the country struggles to utilize it fully due to gas and fuel shortages. The government has introduced limited load-shedding measures, including a 110 megawatt cut in Dhaka, to ensure equitable distribution of electricity amidst the crisis. Additionally, panic buying has led to long queues at gas stations, although officials insist that fuel supplies are adequate.