Adviser Warns: Non-Compliance with 25°C AC Setting May Lead to Disconnection

Staff Reporter

In anticipation of Ramadan and the summer season, Power and Energy Adviser Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan urged citizens to set air conditioners to 25 degrees Celsius or higher. He warned that failing to comply with this directive could result in disconnection of electricity services or legal action.

Speaking at a press briefing on February 17 following a discussion at the District Commissioners’ Conference held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, the adviser emphasized the necessity of this measure to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.

Adviser Fawzul stated that adhering to the temperature guideline could save 2,000–3,000 megawatts of electricity. He added that special teams from the Power Division will monitor compliance, and non-adherence will result in legal measures, including the possibility of disconnecting power connections.

To implement this directive, the adviser mentioned that letters would be sent to all relevant advisory councils. He also announced plans to send a letter to the Cabinet Secretary regarding compliance within the Secretariat and requested media support to inform the public about the directive for residential air conditioners.