After the present government came to power, the government kept the power plant running with 3 new engines at the request of local MP Ayesha Ferdous. On the other hand, people of 11 unions of Hatiyar including Nijhum Island are deprived of electricity facilities. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader visited Hatia on the initiative of Upazila Awami League early last year.
Upon assuming power, the government maintained the power plant operational with three new engines at the request of local MP Ayesha Ferdous. In contrast, people in Hatiyar's 11 unions, including Nijhum Island, were left without electricity facilities. The Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader visited Hatia on the initiative of Upazila Awami League early last year.