Bid to evaluate unapproved power projects

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit has said that the government will no longer allow public money to be wasted on poorly planned and unnecessary projects, calling for greater scrutiny and evidence-based decision-making in future development initiatives.

Speaking at two separate meetings held at the Secretariat on Thursday morning, the State Minister stressed the need for efficient planning in both the energy and power sectors. The meetings focused on recommendations to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of energy and electricity demand, generation and distribution, as well as the evaluation and prioritisation of unapproved projects under the Power Division.

During the meeting with senior officials from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, Mr Amit underscored the importance of developing a comprehensive national mapping system for the country’s mineral resources. He said Bangladesh needs a clear, data-driven geographical framework identifying the location and potential of its mineral deposits. He instructed officials to consolidate fragmented geological surveys, block maps and other resource data currently held by different agencies into a single, modern and integrated database. Such a system, he said, would improve coordination among government departments and enable more effective long-term planning for the country’s underground resources.