Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday inaugurated five power plants, having a total of 779MW electricity generation capacity.
The power plants are 400MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Bibiyana-3 in Habiganj, up-gradation of 150MW Power Plant to 225MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Sylhet, 100MW Power Plant Unit-2 at Zulda in Chattogram, 104MW Power Plant at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj and 100MW Power Plant at Madhumoti in Bagerhat.
The premier joined the opening ceremony virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban as the chief guest.
According to the ministry of power, the government has successfully installed 119 power plants with a capacity of 20,293MW electricity production after assuming office in 2009.
It said the government, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, had a target to generate 24,000MW electricity by 2021, but the target has exceeded before the stipulated time.
Talking to BSS, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said the electricity generation capacity reached 25,235MW so far (including captive power) which was 4,942MW in 2009.
"We have brought around 99.5 per cent of the population under electricity facilities due to the prudent leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," he said.
Nasrul said the Awami League-led government has achieved tremendous successes in the power sector during its last 12 years and has given top priority to the development of the sector considering its importance in the overall enhancement of the country.
"With sincere and relentless efforts by the government, the per-capita electricity generation reached 560 kWh, which was only 220 kWh in 2009. And the system loss was brought down to 8.49 per cent from 14.33 per cent," he added.
