Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the government has slightly increased power prices aiming to solve the long-standing problem of electricity in the country.
"The electricity price in the country has been raised a little bit to give a permanent solution to the power problem," he told a discussion in Dhaka on Friday, reports BSS.
Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, said people have to endure inconvenience a little for ensuring availability of 100% electricity. As regards electricity generation, the government will have to give Tk3,500 crore subsidy, he added.
This temporary inconvenience should be tolerated, he said.
Quader said people suffered a lot due to load-shedding during the past BNP regime.
Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, people are not facing any trouble regarding electricity and water supply, he added.
