State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid
Subsidy in gas sector to rise if price not adjusted
State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid yesterday insisted on increasing gas price, to reduce the burden of subsidy in the sector, which now stands at Tk 5,000-6,000 crore a year.
Ministries among major electricity bill defaulters
Several government, semi-government and non-government bodies owe around Tk 1,434 crore to the power, energy and mineral resources ministry in electricity bills.
Bangladesh plans to import 9,000MW power from Nepal
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid yesterday said Bangladesh has a plan to import 9,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal to mitigate the increasing demand of electricity by 2040.
Country’s entire gas to be exhausted in 8-9 yrs: Nasrul
State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid says the country's gas fields have already started depleting as forecast and the entire gas will be exhausted within the next 8-9 years.
Bangladesh to get membership of Energy Charter soon: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid says all works have been completed for Bangladesh to become a member of the International Energy Charter.
7.69 lakh illegal gas lines cut off in last 2yrs: Minister
Vigilance teams of different gas distribution companies disconnect over 7.69 lakh illegal gas lines across the country since January 2014, Nasrul Hamid, state minister for power and energy, tells the parliament.
Govt to introduce 'auto gas' instead of CNG: State minister
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid says the government has taken initiative to introduce 'auto gas' instead of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).
No suspension of Rampal project despite Unesco advice: Nasrul
The construction work of Rampal power plant will not be suspended despite Unesco's advice, State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid says.
India-Bangladesh gas pipeline on the cards
In an attempt to boost mutual cooperation in the energy sector, India is planning to build an oil and gas pipeline with Bangladesh, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister of India Dharmendra Pradhan says.
Govt mulling reduction in fuel prices: Nasrul
State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid says the government is considering reducing the price of fuel.
Power tariff to go up again: Nasrul
The government decides to raise power tariff again, side by side with improving the customer service.