State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has warned against undertaking unplanned and unnecessary power projects, stressing that public funds must be used only for initiatives that deliver clear benefi ts.
At a recent meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Amit directed offi cials to assess proposed projects based on necessity, economic feasibility and long-term public interest before seeking approval.
He also called for a comprehensive, integrated mapping of Bangladesh’s mineral resources to support better planning and coordination among government agencies.
At another meeting on improving the effi ciency and cost-effectiveness of the energy sector, the state minister ordered offi cials to prepare zonewise assessments of energy demand and supply and identify infrastructure constraints.
He stressed the need for effi cient use of domestic resources and faster measures to strengthen the capacity and effi ciency of the power and energy sector.