Power and energy week to be observed Sept 6-8

Power and Energy week is going to be observed from September 6 to 8 across the country.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally inaugurate the programme at a function at International Convention City, Bashundhara in the city on September 6, said officials at the power and energy ministry.

At the inaugural programme, officials of different public entities will be awarded for their performances while journalists will also be given awards for their reporting.

A three-day power and energy fair will also be held in the same venue as part of the programme.

Highlighting the government's success in the power sector will be the main objective of the week, while raising mass awareness in economic use of electricity will be another motto of the programme, said a top official of the power ministry.

The government has been observing the power and energy week every September for the last few years, as part of its development campaign.

According to official sources of the ministry, this year more than 100 public and private entities in the power and energy sector will participate in the fair to showcase their products and services.

They will have interaction with consumers and stakeholders in the fair as well.

The sources informed that a number of seminars will be organised by Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda). Power Cell has been coordinating the holding of the fair.

Officials said different entities will hold various programmes at district and divisional levels as well.