Power supply to improve by tomorrow
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid yesterday said the power supply situation in the country would be normal, to some extent, by tomorrow.
“It's an unexpected disruption of power supply due to the collapse of the Ashuganj-Sirajganj tower in a storm and overhauling of eight power plants,” he told reporters at a press briefing in the city's Bidyut Bhaban.
The state minister assured that power crisis would ease by tomorrow as 10,000 MW electricity would be generated from the power plants now under maintenance.
He said the authorities concerned were working to repair the damaged tower, which would require 6-7 months.
Replying to a question, Nasrul said the government would try to ensure normal supply of power during the Ramadan. “We will be in a better position during the holy month.”
The CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) filling stations would remain closed from 3:00pm to 10:00pm during the Ramadan for smooth operation of power plants, he added.
“Large-scale power plants are yet to be put into operation. We need three more years for uninterrupted power supply and upgrading transmission lines across the country.”
Earlier, the state minister inaugurated a smart prepaid meter of electricity.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, he said local companies should come forward for automation in the power sector.
“Necessary assistance will be provided by the government to interested entrepreneurs and organisations in this regard,” he said, adding that the use of IT in daily life was increasing day by day, but the interest in technological invention was not visible.
Bangladesh Power Development Board manufactured the smart meter, which was introduced with technical support from local firm Aplombtech.
Chaired by Power Division Secretary Ahmad Kaikaus, the ceremony was also attended by State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak as the special guest.
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