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Bangladesh Approves 120 Acres Lease for 55 MW Solar Plant at Jamuna Bridge

The Bangladesh Bridge Authority has approved leasing 120 acres at the Jamuna Bridge site for a 55-megawatt solar power plant.

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The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has approved the long-term lease of 120 acres of land at the Jamuna Bridge site for the construction of a 55-megawatt solar power plant. This decision, made at the 117th board meeting chaired by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam, aims to expand the use of renewable energy and develop environmentally friendly infrastructure. The site will be leased to North-West Power Generation Company Limited (NWPGCL) for the installation of the solar power plant, which is expected to increase the supply of electricity from renewable sources to the national grid and contribute to reducing carbon emissions. The meeting also approved several other proposals, including an integrated master plan for solar panel installation and amendments to policies for flat allocation and employee welfare benefits.

Meeting Highlights

The 117th board meeting of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, chaired by Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam, saw the approval of multiple significant proposals. Bridges Division Secretary and Bangladesh Bridge Authority Executive Director Mohammad Abdur Rouf presented the agenda and progress updates. Key decisions included the solar power project, an integrated master plan for solar panel installation, amendments to flat allocation policies, and changes to employee welfare benefits.

Government Commitment to Green Energy

Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam emphasized the government's commitment to sustainable development, expanding green energy, and developing environment-friendly transport infrastructure. He highlighted the importance of increasing renewable energy use alongside infrastructure development to achieve these objectives.

Source: BSS

FAQ

Who will implement the solar power plant project?
The project will be implemented by North-West Power Generation Company Limited (NWPGCL).
What are the expected benefits of the solar power plant?
The plant is expected to increase the supply of electricity from renewable sources and contribute to environmental protection by reducing carbon emissions.

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