Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the interim government is working to ensure a sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality energy sector.
The government would adopt necessary policies and legal frameworks to achieve this goal. Public opinion would be given significant importance, and it would be reflected in the revised action plans for the energy sector, she said while speaking as the chair at the Bangladesh Energy Prosperity 2050 conference on Wednesday.
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The conference was held at the BIAM Foundation Complex in Dhaka.
Although existing agreements are inconsistent, canceling them is both costly and time-consuming. Therefore, progress must be made through careful planning. She added that directives have been issued to publish the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) of power projects on websites.
Riwana emphasized the need for modern building designs to promote energy efficiency and urged for increased use of renewable energy. She also suggested tree plantation on lands acquired for power projects.
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan spoke at the event as chief guest.
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Government officials, energy experts, academics, and development partners participated in the conference. Discussions focused on addressing the energy crisis, promoting renewable energy, and ensuring efficient energy use.