Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government will present a 10year plan for the power and energy sectors before the Jatiya Sangsad to ensure reliable electricity and gas supplies for industries, households, transport and essential public services.
Speaking at a program in Chattogram on August 10, the prime minister stressed the need to diversify energy sources and give priority to economic viability, environmental impacts and long-term public interests in power and energy projects.
During a visit to the Matarbari deep-sea port area in Cox’s Bazar, Tarique also inspected the 1,200MW Matarbari Ultra-Supercritical CoalFired Power Plant and called for effi cient use and regular maintenance of existing energy infrastructure, alongside greater transparency and accountability in project management.