There is one story that pops up in local chat groups more than any other. You’re in the middle of a bonus round, the room is sweltering, the fan is buzzing, and you lean in closer to your phone – then suddenly: click. Total darkness. The AC falls silent, the router dies first, the Wi-Fi vanishes, and with it, your momentum. You frantically switch to mobile data, log back in… only to find a void. The session timed out, the moment is gone, and so is your mood.
In Bangladesh, this isn’t some rare occurrence; it’s the background noise of life. The real question isn’t “how to stop the power cuts,” but how to ensure a blackout doesn’t turn into a frustrating disaster.
The Most Common Blunder: Trusting Home Wi-Fi
People like to play on Wi-Fi not because it’s ‘stupid’ but because it’s more familiar: faster, cheaper, more stable… as long as there’s electricity. But Wi-Fi has one downside that breaks everything: it depends on the router, and the router depends on the lights. When the power is cut off, the phone still ‘holds on’ to the network for a few seconds, then starts looking for another one, and in these 10-20 seconds the application may lose connection.
The Fix: If you know your area is prone to load shedding, don’t start a session on Wi-Fi. Even if it’s “lightning fast.” On those evenings, it’s safer to stay on 4G from the start. It might sound boring, but at least your connection won’t drop the second the bulbs go out.
Battery Life Isn’t About Comfort – It’s About Control
The second trap is starting a “quick session” with only 15–20% battery. At night or during power fluctuations, your phone might start “throttling” background processes, dimming the screen, or even closing the app to save power. Instead of a grand finale, you get a sudden crash.
I’ve seen people lose their temper not because of the money, but because their phone decided to start “optimising” or “power saving” at the worst possible moment. Basic discipline helps: if your charge is low, it’s not the night for a long session. And honestly, in Bangladesh, a power bank isn’t an accessory – it’s a household essential, like a spare tank of water.
Some Platforms “Survive” a Drop – Others Don’t
People often think that if the connection breaks, “everything is lost.” In reality, it depends on the software. Well-built games record the result on the server the moment you tap the button, not when the animation finishes. Often, after logging back in, you’ll find the round completed and your balance correctly updated.
The Test: Don’t be a hero. Do a “stress test” on small stakes first. Intentionally mimic a drop – turn on Airplane Mode for a second, then log back in. If everything restores smoothly, you can relax. If every disconnect leads to a “reset,” you’ll know it’s better not to play on a night when the power is acting up.
Calls, Notifications, and “Why Did it Freeze Now?”
Then there’s the annoyance no one talks about: the incoming call. On many phones and local networks, an ordinary phone call can “jerk” your data connection. It seems minor, but in a game, it looks like a total freeze.
Using “Do Not Disturb” or a dedicated “Game Mode” can be a lifesaver. It’s not about aesthetics; it’s about making sure your phone doesn’t throw you a curveball in the middle of a round – especially if you have relatives who love to call “just for a minute” at the most inconvenient time.
The Bottom Line
You can’t stop load shedding in Bangladesh, but you can make sure it’s just a dark room rather than a boiling point. When your connection is chosen in advance, your battery isn’t on its last breath, and the platform handles drops gracefully, a blackout becomes a minor pause rather than a story of “the big win that got away.”
We have enough unexpected “switches” in our lives already. Let’s make sure your phone isn’t one of them.