State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has directed the officials concerned to take realistic steps to ensure energy security in the country. “You’ve to take a pragmatic and prudent move against the backdrop of the global energy market’s volatile situation so that Bangladesh could continue the high economic growth,” he told energy sector officials on Monday. He was addressing a discussion meeting marking “Sheikh Russel Day 2021” at Petrobangla in the city. Also read: Nasrul for technology sharing for development of renewable energy The state minister also advised the officials to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration and production in the country.  He said Bangladesh has been able to create a positive image abroad under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The function, held with senior secretary of the energy division Anisur Rahman in the chair, was also addressed by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Chairman ABM Azad and Petrobangla Chairman AMB Abdul Fattah. Also read: Planning to generate 40 percent electricity from renewable sources by 2050: Nasrul Hamid Nasrul urged all to remain alert against any attempt of miscreants to create anarchy in Bangladesh to destroy its image. He said the miscreants and killers impeded the development of the country through the assassination of Father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with his family members.

Prime Minister’s Energy Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury on Tuesday called upon development partners to mobilise investment and create an enabling environment for power trade in the Bimstec region.