State Minister for Power Anindya Islam Amit has said the government is working to eliminate disparities in electricity supply between urban and rural areas through gradual improvements in the country’s power infrastructure and distribution network.
Speaking at a press conference on the current power situation held at Bijoy Hall of the Power Division in Dhaka on Monday, the state minister said that although some regions continue to experience supply problems due to long-standing infrastructure limitations and weaknesses in the transmission system, the government has taken initiatives to address these challenges in phases.
He said the disparity in electricity supply would be reduced by modernizing the distribution system, strengthening the transmission network, and improving customer services across the country.
The state minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuels by expanding renewable energy. He said Bangladesh is working towards developing around 10,000 MW of electricity generation capacity from renewable energy sources.
Referring to power plant contracts signed under the Special Powers Act, Amit said the government could not unilaterally cancel those agreements overnight because they remain legally binding. Instead, discussions are underway with the respective companies to review and, where possible, revise contractual terms. However, he stressed that no contract would be terminated unilaterally.
The press conference was attended by Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) Chairman Engineer Rezaul Karim, Rural Electrification Board (REB) Chairman Major General S.M. Zia-ul-Azim, and other senior officials of the Power Division.
During the briefing, Power Division Secretary Mirana Mahrukh presented a written statement outlining the country’s electricity situation during June.
