To showcase the country’s success and potential in the renewable energy sector, a three-day seminar and exhibition on renewable energy is going to be held at the Energy Park and Mokarram Bhaban of Dhaka University.
At a press briefing at Dhaka Reporters Unity yesterday, Dr Saiful Haque, director of Dhaka University’s Institute of Energy, said the seminar and exhibition would be held from January 27 to 29.
“During the exhibition and seminar, we will showcase Bangladesh’s success and initiatives in the renewable energy sector. We will also hold seminars where experts will discuss the potential of this sector,” he said.
“The Awami League government has emphasised electricity production from renewable energy sources. We are pleased to know that the government has taken an attempt to amend the renewable energy act and enact a modern act after consulting with experts,” Saiful said.
He said the three-day programme includes debates, which would be participated by four renowned schools and four renowned colleges.
Dr Nasif Shams, professor at Dhaka University’s Institute of Energy, Balaram Bahadur, managing director and CEO of LIC Bangladesh Limited, Abdul Halim Mridha, managing director of GTS Group, and M Anwarul Alam, chief operating officer of Bestway Powertech Ltd, were present at the briefing.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid will inaugurate the seminar and exhibition while Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique will be present.
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority, Infrastructure Development Company Limited, Green Banking Division of Bangladesh Bank, Practical Action, GIZ and Rahimafrooz are among the organisations that will take part in the seminar and exhibition.