First solar irrigation project launched
Central Bank Governor Atiur Rahman yesterday opened the country's first solar energy-based irrigation project in Kumarkhali village in Barguna.
The project, powered by 48 solar panels, will be able to lift eight lakh litres of water a day. It was set up at a cost of Tk 38 lakh.
"The water will help bring 40 acres of land under cultivation benefiting 83 families," said Golam Mostafa, executive director of Rural Development Forum that implemented the project.
The project was brought to light with financial help from Mutual Trust Bank and technical support from Rahimafrooz.
Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Murshid Kuli Khan was present at the inauguration.
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