Why risk the environment?

The government has reportedly acquired land in Cox’s Bazar to build 17 coal-fired power plants by 2031. A fact-finding mission by two environmentalist groups found that Cox’s Bazar will become one of the most polluted places in the country after these power plants start their operation.

While we need to increase our energy output, it is difficult to make sense of why the government is adamant to build the power plants in Cox’s Bazar.

Previously, the government took up similar projects close to the Sundarbans. While people are aware of Bangladesh’s energy needs, what is disturbing is the locations chosen by the government for such projects.

Saiful Hossain, Chattogram