Benapole land port in Jessore has been experiencing a severe power crisis, with only two hours of daily power supply. The power shortage is disrupting activities of business organisations that use the port daily.
Shahidul Islam, manager of Jamuna Trading told banglanews24.com: "Hundreds of organisations which use the port are facing difficulties due to power crisis, as all official activities are now done electronically."
Although government officials had promised to provide round-the-clock electricity, nothing has been implemented so far, he added.
Abdul Jalil, deputy director (traffic) of Benapole land Port said: "Electricity goes off around 8am and comes around 5pm every day. All works of the land port are now being conducted with the help of power generators."
Sometimes, it takes the whole night to release imported goods, he added.
