Electrical & Electronic Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), successfully conducted a study tour to the Karnaphuli Hydropower Plant, Kaptai, on 29 August 2025.

A total of 28 students from the EEE 4155: Power Plant Engineering and Economy course, accompanied by two faculty members, participated in this day-long academic visit. The faculty team was led by Dr. Taskin Jamal, Associate Professor, Dept. of EEE, AUST, who also coordinated the tour and was accompanied by Mr. Md. Sadribul Hassan, Lecturer, Department of EEE, AUST.

The visit was made possible with financial support from the Department of EEE and AUST, reflecting the university’s commitment to practical learning. The department strongly encourages such academic tours, as they enhance students’ applied knowledge and connect classroom lessons with real-world engineering practices.

Karnaphuli Hydropower Plant, located in Kaptai, Rangamati, holds historic and strategic significance for Bangladesh as the only hydropower facility in the country, with an installed capacity of 230 MW. Commissioned in the 1960s, the plant continues to play a vital role in meeting electricity demand while contributing to the renewable energy share of the national grid. Observing its generation process, turbine operations, and control systems provided students with a unique opportunity to understand how hydropower supports sustainable energy development in Bangladesh.

The Department of EEE gratefully acknowledges the cooperation of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and expresses appreciation to all faculty members and students whose active participation made this study tour a success. This experience enriched the students’ understanding of renewable energy systems and inspired them to work toward the future of sustainable power sector development in the country.