Meherpur had
long been reliant on electricity supply through 33 kV distribution lines coming
from neighboring Kushtia and other districts. Frequent low-voltage issues and
various power supply disruptions occurred due to the long distance of the
distribution system.
Overcoming
that dependence at last, Meherpur district has been directly connected to the national
power grid for the first time. The connection was established through the
commissioning of a 132 kV transmission line and a 132...