The Kaptai Dam in Bangladesh has been reopened after water levels in the lake rose. Engineer Mahmud Hasan, manager of the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Center, stated that the dam's water gates will be closed again once the lake's water level drops to 105 feet MSL. This reopening follows a period where the dam was closed, presumably to manage water storage. The decision to reopen was made as water levels increased, allowing for potential power generation or downstream water release. The authorities continually monitor the lake’s height to balance power production and water regulation. This ongoing management is vital for the region dependent on the Karnaphuli River and the Kaptai Dam.