Monpura to connect with national power grid through submarine cable, illuminating one lakh residents | Others

By Al-Amin ShahriarBHOLA, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS) – Once a century-old dark Monpura Island, separated from the mainland of Bhola Sadar, is set to be connected to the national power grid through a submarine cable, bringing round-the-clock electricity to around one lakh residents. “The government is considering two technical routes to connect Monpura with round-the-clock power supply — one through a submarine cable from Tazumuddin Upazila to Char Kolatoli, and another directly under the riverbed from Char Fasson,” said Additional Secretary of the Power Division Nur Mohammad. He made the announcement following a visit to Monpura on October 10. Additional Secretary of Renewable Energy KM Ali Reza, who also visited Monpura as a member of the delegation, said they are...