Dhaka, Aug 24 (UNB) - Dr. Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser for the ministries of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Road Transport and Bridges, and Railways, had said that future projects will prioritize renewable energy over those reliant on energy imports.
 
He also said that the private sector will be encouraged to come up through competition.
 
He made the remarks while visiting a 35 MW solar power plant at Paturia in Shibaloy Upazila of Manikganj on Saturday.
 
"We have to work on real development instead of just words. It doesn't matter how many miles of road you've covered," he said.
 
The adviser said this government is founded on the blood of many students, and it will work to fulfill public expectations.
 
He asked the officials to ensure development and service, saying that 16 years ago people could not talk, but now they can.
 
He mentioned that earlier the government was taking up projects without any competition. As a result, projects were undertaken at higher costs without any verification.
 
In response to a question on whether the price of electricity will be reduced, the adviser said, now Tk 42,000 crore subsidy has to be paid annually in this sector.
 
"If electricity is purchased at a lower price from now on, then the price will decrease in the future," he added.
 
About the ongoing floods, he said that electricity connection is temporarily off to avoid accidents in flood-affected areas.
 
After the flood, the government will assess the damage and take necessary measures. Pointing out that the present government does not have "Aladdin's lamp," he said that it is not possible to eliminate the irregularities and corruption of the last 16 years in 16 days. However, they will try their best to eliminate discrimination in all sectors, he added.
 
The Advisor first visited Beutha Miftahul Hafizia Qawmia Madrasa and Orphanage in Manikganj and spoke to the students.
 
He exchanged views with local leaders of different political parties including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami at Circuit House.
 
Energy expert Professor Rizwan Khan, Senior Secretary of Power Division Md. Habibur Rahman and other officials were present on the occasion.
 
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