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Govt targets 3,000-4,000MW of solar power before summer
Published : Tuesday, 27 October, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Observer Online Report
The government is working to generate 3,000 to 4,000 megawatts of solar power before the next summer season to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and ensure national energy security, Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has said.
He said, the government was promoting the installation of solar panels on residential and industrial rooftops to achieve the target.
The Bangladesh Solar Expo 2026 will be held on November 3 and 4 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the expo.
The adviser disclosed the plans at the government’s weekly press briefing at the conference room of the Department of Information at the Secretariat on Tuesday, outlining progress across various ministries.
He said a recently signed memorandum of understanding with Algeria would facilitate government-to-government imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petroleum products.
Expanding alternative renewable energy, alongside exploring new gas fields, remains a key government priority amid volatility in international energy markets, he added.
Recalling the government’s zero-tolerance policy against drugs, Zahed said law enforcement agencies had intensified nationwide crackdowns on illegal firearms and narcotics. Police and other agencies had seized hundreds of thousands of yaba pills, heroin, phensedyl and illegal firearms in operations over the past few weeks, he said.
The operations would continue to build a drug-free society and protect young people from the harmful effects of narcotics, he added.
The adviser also said, the government had taken an initiative to introduce a secure, integrated health database and health cards for the country’s nearly 200 million people to protect public health.
Registration has also been made mandatory for 16 categories of food businesses, including roadside vendors, to curb food adulteration and unhygienic practices.
“Temporary roadside stalls selling pitha, puri, piyaju and other food items pose serious public health risks because of germs and unhygienic conditions. The government is tightening regulations in these areas to ensure food safety,” he said.
Zahed further said, daycare facilities at government offices were being expanded to support working mothers, while fishery conservation drives had been conducted to protect aquatic resources. Distribution of fortified rice under the Food-Friendly Programme was also continuing to alleviate poverty.
Regarding religious festivals, he said this year’s Durga Puja had been celebrated peacefully and festively at 33,851 mandaps across the country, with government assistance, extended holidays and strict security measures. He described the celebrations as a reflection of public confidence in the government’s initiatives.
-MT
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