WB VP assures of Bangladesh’s energy sector budgetary support

The visiting World Bank (WB) Vice President (VP) for South Asia, Martin Raiser, on Thursday assured of power and energy sector's budgetary support of Bangladesh.

The made the assurance at a meeting with Adviser to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan at his ministry conference room at Bangladesh Secretariat.

Martin Raiser expressed his interest to work sincerely with the current interim government. He also appreciated the power and energy adviser for taking steps by him and requested to take effective measures to purchase energy at lower cost in the future.

The World Bank Vice President also congratulated the adviser on taking charges of three important ministries of the government.

Earlier, welcoming the delegation, the Power and Energy Adviser discussed about various activities he took to ensure transparency and accountability in the power and energy sector after assuming office.

Khan informed the WB delegation that he has given instructions to implement small projects at lower cost sooner instead of big ones.

He also emphasized on the use of renewable and environment-friendly energy.

Senior secretary at the Road Transport and Bridges Division Md Ehsanul Haque, senior secretary at the Power Division Md Habibur Rahman, Railways Secretary Abdul Baki and Energy Division Secretary Md Nurul Alam were present at the meeting.