NSTU launches power substation for uninterrupted electricity supply
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 21 Sep 2026, 06:33 PM
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Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) has started uninterrupted electricity supply following the inauguration of a new power substation built by the Noakhali Palli Bidyut Samity.
NSTU Vice-Chancellor Prof Golam Rabbani inaugurated the
33,000/11,000-volt electrical substation with a capacity of 10/14 MVA on
Monday.
Speaking at the inauguration, the vice-chancellor said, “I
believe this substation will ensure uninterrupted electricity supply at the
university and provide a permanent solution to the power crisis at NSTU”.
He added that electricity supply to the university would
remain normal through the substation except in cases of problems with the
national grid or natural disasters.
Prof Rabbani also said further measures would be taken to
ensure smooth academic activities and the welfare of students.
NSTU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Muhammad Shafiqul Islam,
Treasurer Prof Md Hasan Uddin, Chief Engineer and Director (additional charge)
of the Planning, Development and Works Department Md Jamal Hossain, and
Supervising Engineer (Electrical) Mohammad Sharif Hossain were present at the
inauguration.
Officials from Noakhali Palli Bidyut Samity, including its deputy general manager, along with teachers and officials of NSTU, also attended the event.
