Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday underscored the need for using environment-friendly state-of-the-art technology in extracting coal from Barapukuria coalmine so that local villagers do not suffer any kind of loss from soil subsidence. She made the remark when an eight-member delegation of the consortium company of Barapukuria Coal Mine, Xuzhou Coal Mining Group Corporation, China, led by its Chairman Huang Xinhai called on the Prime Minister at her official residence Jamuna.
The Chinese delegation also assured the prime minister of using the best technology in extracting coal that will not harm the locals. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed newsmen after the meeting.
The chairman of the Chinese company told the prime minister that they will make the best application of their company’s experience of ‘127 years’ to save the people from any big loss of their property.
The consortium will also share the compensation to be made to the villagers, the delegation told the prime minister. The delegation also informed the premier that they will visit the Barapukuria Coalmine site today. Huang Xinhai said the prospect of the Barapukuria Coalmine is “very bright”.
The prime minister informed the Chinese delegation that the present government has planned to set up several power plants to rid the country of power crisis. She also called for Chinese investment in larger volumes in Bangladesh’s power and electricity, gas and other infrastructure sectors.
In reply, the Chinese delegation members also expressed their keen interest in making more investment in Bangladesh. “China so far has made significant contribution to the socioeconomic development of Bangladesh, including to the road communications. We attach due importance to the existing friendly relations of Bangladesh with China. We also hope that the bilateral relations will be further strengthened in the days to come,” she said.
Power and Energy Adviser to the Prime Minister Taufiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Prime Minister’s Office Secretary Mollah Waheeduzzaman and Energy Secretary Mohammad Mohsin were present. The mine will produce 1 million tones of coal per annum when
commercial production will commence. Some 65 percent production will be used in 250 MW coal-fired power station and remaining 35 percent in brickfields and other domestic purposes.
The Chinese delegation also assured the prime minister of using the best technology in extracting coal that will not harm the locals. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed newsmen after the meeting.
The chairman of the Chinese company told the prime minister that they will make the best application of their company’s experience of ‘127 years’ to save the people from any big loss of their property.
The consortium will also share the compensation to be made to the villagers, the delegation told the prime minister. The delegation also informed the premier that they will visit the Barapukuria Coalmine site today. Huang Xinhai said the prospect of the Barapukuria Coalmine is “very bright”.
The prime minister informed the Chinese delegation that the present government has planned to set up several power plants to rid the country of power crisis. She also called for Chinese investment in larger volumes in Bangladesh’s power and electricity, gas and other infrastructure sectors.
In reply, the Chinese delegation members also expressed their keen interest in making more investment in Bangladesh. “China so far has made significant contribution to the socioeconomic development of Bangladesh, including to the road communications. We attach due importance to the existing friendly relations of Bangladesh with China. We also hope that the bilateral relations will be further strengthened in the days to come,” she said.
Power and Energy Adviser to the Prime Minister Taufiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Prime Minister’s Office Secretary Mollah Waheeduzzaman and Energy Secretary Mohammad Mohsin were present. The mine will produce 1 million tones of coal per annum when
commercial production will commence. Some 65 percent production will be used in 250 MW coal-fired power station and remaining 35 percent in brickfields and other domestic purposes.
Source: The Daily star, Bangladesh
Link : http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=90376
Date: 29 May 2009
Date: 29 May 2009
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