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Cancel power, power deals made during AL: National Power Committee

TBS report

October 26, 2024, 3:10 p.m

Last modified: October 26, 2024, 3:56 p.m

Illustration: TBS

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Highlights:

  • He demanded the cancellation of the Rampal project
  • He demanded a halt to power imports from the Adani Group
  • Experts said gas should be extracted according to capacity
  • The country can save 40,000 lei if transparency can be ensured

The National Committee for the Protection of Oil, Gas, Minerals, Power and Ports has called for the cancellation of all power and energy deals concluded during the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and demanded that potential contracts be reviewed.

In addition, the commission called for exemplary punishment for irregularities committed in the energy sector.

The committee presented the demands at an exchange of views meeting at the Dhaka Reporters Unity Auditorium today (October 26).

The committee demanded the cancellation of the Rampal project, citing its impact on the environment.

National Oil, Gas, Minerals, Power and Ports Protection Committee in an exchange of views meeting at Dhaka Reporters Unity Auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Photo: Collected

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National Oil, Gas, Minerals, Power and Ports Protection Committee in an exchange of views meeting at Dhaka Reporters Unity Auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Photo: Collected

National Oil, Gas, Minerals, Power and Ports Protection Committee in an exchange of views meeting at Dhaka Reporters Unity Auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Photo: Collected

It also asked the government to stop importing power from the Adani Group.

They also demanded a reduction in oil and gas prices in the country.

Anu Muhammad, member secretary of the committee, said: “Full ownership of our resources must be ensured. Gas must be extracted according to our national capacity”.

Dr. Shamsul Alam, an energy expert, said, “If transparency is ensured in coal import, the country can save Rs 6,000 crore per year.

“Also Rs 40,000 crore can be saved in the power sector,” Shamsul added.