It is the main challenge for the government to ensure uninterrupted and cost-effective power supply within shortest possible time, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said.
He was addressing as the chief guest a discussion marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) at Bidyut Bhaban in the capital on Tuesday.
Forum for Energy Reporters Bangladesh (FERB) and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) jointly organised the event titled: "BPDB's 50th Anniversary: Achievements and Challenges".
BPDB chairman Mahbubur Rahman and FERB chairman Shamim Jahangir also addressed the function while it was moderated by FERB executive director Rishan Nasrullah.Nasrul Hamid said, "With Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's bold step and far-sighted decision, the country has successfully completed 100 percent electrification."
Bangladesh will not buy crude oil from Russia as the fuel's specification will not match with the country's own requirements, he further said. Reacting to the FBCCI's demand for shutting down the rental and quick rental power plants, Nasrul said "If fabric merchants talk about power plants from which we should get electricity, it's not fair.""If your problem is about uninterrupted power supply, then it's okay", he said.
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