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NATIONAL-ENERGY-DAY
National Energy Security Day-2018 observed
DHAKA, August 9, 2018 (BSS) – The nation today observed the ‘National
Energy Security Day-2018’ across the country aimed at saving energy with
efficient use and preventing misuse of the natural resources.
On the occasion, Energy and Mineral Resources Division organised a seminar
at Petrocentre in the city with energy and mineral resources secretary Abu
Hena M Rahmatul Munim in the chair.
Prime Minister’s Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-
Elahi Chowdhury, Bir Bikram spoke as the chief guest, while Chairman of
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Md Akram Al Hossain and Chairman of
Petrobangla Abul Mansur Md Faizullah were present as special guests.
In the beginning of the seminar, one minute silence was observed marking
the national mourning day to commemorate Father of the Nation Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members, who were brutally
killed by a section of derailed army officers on August 15, 1975.
Petrobangla General Manager (Contract) Shahnewaz Parvez presented keynote
paper on ‘Oil & Gas Exploration Opportunities in the Offshore Areas of
Bangladesh under Production Sharing Contract (PSC)’ and General Manager of
Padma Oil Company Limited (Project) M Aminul Haque presented ‘Petroleum
Pipeline Network in Bangladesh’.
The advisor said the government gave the highest importance on fuel and
energy saving through efficient use of valuable natural resources alongside
preventing energy wastage.
The government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, decided to observe
this day as ‘National Energy Security Day’ since 2010, following the path of
development by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, he
said.
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