No financial problem in power, energy works
The government sees no financial obstacles to power and energy development works, as it will focus on public-private partnership programmes to finance the projects, energy adviser to the prime minister said yesterday.
“We may also raise funds from the stock market and issue bonds where non-resident Bangladeshis will be able to invest,” Tawfiq-E-Elahi Chowdhury said.
Expatriate Bangladeshis are more willing to invest in infrastructure now, especially in the power and energy sector, he said.
The adviser said the government is committed to improving the energy and power situation, as was pledged in its manifesto.
Presently the demand for power in Bangladesh is about 5,200 MW a day, while generation ranges between 3,200 MW and 4,000 MW, recording a daily shortage of 1,200 MW to 2,000 MW.
Earlier, the adviser addressed a national seminar on "Energy: Issues, Challenges and Options for Bangladesh", organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies in Dhaka.
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