Power connections to CMC cut off

Authorities have cut off power connections to Chittagong Medical College (CMC) due to some Tk 7.1 million in unpaid electricity bills, interrupting the institution's regular activities, reports bdnews24.com.

Officials from the Power Development Board's (PDB) Chattogram region disconnected the college's connection at around 9:00 am on Monday. However, Chittagong Medical College Hospital and the college's hostels are still getting electricity.

"They cut off the power connections, as some bills from the last fiscal year remained unpaid," said CMC Principal Dr Shahena Akter.

CMC's total unpaid bills, including the college and residential halls, amounted to Tk 7.1 million. PDB had sent several letters, urging CMC to pay the bills. The college wrote to the health ministry regarding the unpaid bills. The PDB authorities have been requested to restore the connections, she said.

"The connections to the college have been severed, as the college administration has a significant amount of outstanding bills. Though several letters were sent to the college regarding the bills, we did not receive a response," said Chattogram region PDB Chief Engineer Humayun Kabir.

The lack of power interrupted the college's academic activities.