Prime Minister's Adviser and spokesperson of his office Dr. Mahdi Amin stated that the accumulated administrative and infrastructural problems of the past 16 years cannot be resolved fully within five or six months. He highlighted that the energy sector is currently facing significant challenges due to these longstanding issues.
Dr. Amin was speaking at a national conference titled 'Implementing a Five-Year Strategic Framework for Achieving SDGs: Policies, Partnerships and Priorities' held at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC). Despite the challenges, he expressed optimism that a sustainable and realistic solution to the energy crisis could be achieved in the medium term through effective measures.
FAQs
Q: What are the main challenges facing the energy sector? A: The energy sector is facing huge challenges due to the accumulated administrative and infrastructural problems of the past 16 years.
Q: What measures are being taken to address these issues? A: Relevant officials and stakeholders are working under the clear guidance of the Prime Minister to increase direct foreign investment in the energy sector and to extract and utilize domestic natural resources.
Q: What is the 'Employment Exchange' initiative? A: The government is working to launch an 'Employment Exchange' to connect local employers and job seekers directly at the district level, using both online and offline platforms.
Q: What are the government's main objectives regarding social and economic empowerment? A: The government's main goal is to ensure the social, political, economic, and family empowerment of every citizen, with a focus on integrating disadvantaged people into the national economy and social protection.
