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Power, Energy Week kicks off tomorrow
DHAKA, Sept 5, 2018 (BSS) – The Power and Energy Week 2018 will kick off
tomorrow across the country with a slogan “Anirban Agami” (Indomitable
Future).
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally inaugurate the programme at a
function at International Convention City, Bashundhara in the city tomorrow.
“The main goal of the week is to highlight the government’s various
activities, success and achievement in power and energy sector among people,”
Prime Minister’s Energy Advisor Dr Towfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Bir Bikram told
at a press conference at Mukti Hall of Bidyut Bhaban today.
He said around 20 foreign distinguished personalities including Energy,
Water Resources and Irrigation Ministers would join the power and energy
week’s programmes this year.
Joining the press conference state minister for power, energy and mineral
resources Nasrul Hamid said the government is marching towards materializing
the Vision 2021 for fulfilling people’s demand. There will be also an
exhibition of power and energy-related goods. Local and international public
and private firms will showcase their products and services at the expo.
“The Awami League-led government has achieved succes in the power and
energy sectors and the government is going to celebrate 20,000 MW power
generation capacity during the observance of the week,” he said.
Nasrul said within only 10 years, this tremendous success is a rare
achievement. It would be remembered through illuminating celebration during
the power and energy week.
The state minister said a career fair will also be taken place in the
same venue as part of the programme where students would be able to get
internship facility in different power generation and energy related
companies.
“After the internship, the students will also get job in the sector,” he
said.
Nasrul said students from different universities will participate in the
event with their innovative ideas and projects.
During the week, officials of different public entities will be awarded
for their best performances while journalists will also be given award for
their best reporting.
Apart from this, four seminars will be held during the week to be
participated by local and foreign experts.
Among others, Power division secretary Dr Ahmed Kaikaus, energy division
secretary M Abu Hena Mohammad Rahmatul Monim also spoke at the briefing.
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