Bangladesh – exotic destination for tourists
Blessed with scenic beauty, low hills, forest, large lakes, beautiful rivers in deltaic plains, the longest beach on earth, a God-gifted geo-strategic location between SAARC and ASEAN and a homogeneous culture, Bangladesh is an ideal place for tourists.
It has a host of tourist treasures to offer to the international tourists — beaches, lakes, rivers, hills, forests, wildlife, tribal life, archaeological remains, including historical monuments, folklore, religious and cultural heritage, handicrafts and much more.
It has the world’s longest sea beach of the world and some archaeological sites representing ancient Buddhist civilization.
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Wind power prospect moderately good in coast
A recent feasibility study at the country’s coastal belt has found a ‘moderately good prospect’ for wind energy.
According to official sources, Indian company ReGen Powertech has been conducting the study in Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar, reports UNB.
After the collection of six months’ data, the company submitted its initial report to the Power Division which reveals a ‘moderately good’ prospect, a senior official at the Power Division told UNB.
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After the collection of six months’ data, the company submitted its initial report to the Power Division which reveals a ‘moderately good’ prospect, a senior official at the Power Division told UNB.
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German envoy questions Rampal, Ruppur plant
German Ambassador in Dhaka Dr Albrecht Conze has expressed concern over the government’s recent decisions to construct a coal-fired power plant not far from the Sundarbarns and a nuclear power plant near Pabna.
Questioning some of Bangladesh’s energy choices, especially two projects, Rampal power plant and Ruppur nuclear power plant, the envoy said energy generation needs to take environmental risks into account.
Ambassador Conze made this statement while opening the Goalpara Power Substation in Khulna on Sunday, which has recently been upgraded through introduction of energy efficient technology with support from German Development Cooperation (GDC), according to a media release issued by GIZ.
KrisEnergy to work with Santos offshore Bangladesh
KrisEnergy will partner with Santos Sangu in an exploration block offshore Bangladesh.
Santos operates the production-sharing contract (PSC) for block SS-11, covering 4,475 sq km (1,728 sq mi) in the Bay of Bengal over the Bengal fan. Both companies have a 45% interest, with the remaining 10% held by Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration & Production Co.
Most of the block is in shallow waters up to 200 m (656 ft), although the farthest southwest portion extends to 1,500 m (4,921 ft).
The PSC ha...
Most of the block is in shallow waters up to 200 m (656 ft), although the farthest southwest portion extends to 1,500 m (4,921 ft).
The PSC ha...
Bangladesh team visits WSU to expand expertise in electricity
A group from Bangladesh traveled halfway across the world to learn to better develop electrification in their country from Washington State University (WSU) experts in power engineering.
“We are working for the villagers,” said Abdul Aziz, executive engineer with his country’s Rural Electrification Board (REB), whose members will spend several weeks in Pullman. “We are learning methods at WSU that will help us bring the villagers better service and an improved distribution system.”
WB to provide $ 600m loan for Bangladesh rural power
Bangladesh will receive a US$600-million loan from the World Bank (WB) in order to improve electricity supplies to rural areas, in order to reduce poverty and create jobs, the mulitlateral lender said in a statement on Saturday.
The loan was approved by the World Bank's board a day earlier.
The credits from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's concessionary arm, have 40 years to maturity with a 10-year grace period and carry a service charge of 0.75 per cent.
Mohammad Saiful Isla...
The credits from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's concessionary arm, have 40 years to maturity with a 10-year grace period and carry a service charge of 0.75 per cent.
Mohammad Saiful Isla...
