Widespread power outages are impacting rural Bangladesh, particularly affecting customers of the Rural Electrification Board (REB). The REB, which serves most of the country’s rural areas through 80 cooperatives, is struggling to meet electricity demand. Reports indicate some areas have experienced outages lasting between seven and eight hours. These disruptions are causing significant frustration among residents, especially as they coincide with popular international football matches. The REB is currently working to address the issue, but a full resolution timeline remains unclear. The outages highlight existing infrastructure challenges in providing consistent electricity to rural communities. Many are unable to watch the games due to the lack of power.