State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Tuesday said uninterrupted and cost-effective power supply within the shortest possible time are the main challenges of the government.
"Whatever the global situation...our goal is to keep people in a stress-less state," he said.
The state minister was addressing a discussion marking the golden jubilee of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) as the chief guest at Bidyut Bhaban in Dhaka.
Nasrul said new fuel is being added to the fuel mix, while giant power plants are coming to the national grid, which will ensure a cost-effective price of electricity.
Forum for Energy Reporters Bangladesh (FERB) and BPDB jointly organised the discussion.
The state minister said the hydrogen policy will be included in the integrated master plan, which will contribute to the expansion of clean energy.
"With Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's bold step and far-sighted decision, the country has successfully completed 100 per cent electrification," he added.
Nasrul said, "Due to cent per cent electrification and recognition of contribution to socio-economic development in the Mujib Borsho, the power division was awarded the "Independence Award-2022" and earned the honour."
The government has set up a goal to generate 40 per cent of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2041, he said.
"Efforts are underway to increase the use of clean energy gradually, which will also reduce carbon emissions," Nasrul added.
BPDB Chairman Mahbubur Rahman delivered a speech, while FERB Chairman Shamim Jahangir and Executive Director Rishan Nasrullah spoke on the occasion and highlighted FERB's realistic activities in the power and energy sector.
