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MUJIB-BARSHO-SERVICE
Power division to observe “Mujib Barsho” as service year
DHAKA, May 27, 2019 (BSS) – The power division has decided to celebrate
“Mujib Barsho” as the service year, as part of the Birth Centenary of Father
of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman next year.
“Officers and employees of the power division would also work additional an
hour during the aforesaid period to ensure cent percent smooth power supply
to common people,” Prime Minister’s (PM) energy advisor Dr Towfiq-e-Elahi
Chowdhury, Bir Bikram, said while presiding over a preparation meeting at
Byduit Bhaban today.
The power division held the meeting on the occasion of celebration of birth
centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to be
celebrated in 2020.
“We have to celebrate the “Mujib Barsho” (March 17, 2020 to March 17,
2021) successful with sincere efforts of all. We can also take a special
initiative for lower income group people,” Dr Dowfiq said.
He said private sector is also involved in this programme.
Among others, member secretary of National Committee for the Nationwide
Celebration of the Birth Centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman and chief Coordinator of Birth Centenary Celebration National
Implementation Committee Dr Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, power secretary Dr
Ahmed Kaikaus, energy secretary Abu Hena M Rahmatul Munim and high officials
were present at the meeting.
Appreciating the power division’s initiatives, Dr Naser Chowdhury urged
the power division to provide all initiatives to the implementation committee
as soon as possible.
During the meeting, power division officials made a power point
presentation on all the initiatives taken on the occasion of the “Mujib
Barsho” celebration.
BSS/SAS/RY/1833 hrs