Bangladesh to develop coal as alternative domestic energy source

The Bangladeshi government has crafted a draft coal policy aiming to develop coal as an alternative source of domestic energy in the foreseeable future, thus reducing pressure on the use of natural gas.

With the latest discovery of coal fields in the country’s northwestern part, the draft policy — first of its kind in the country — also suggests jacking up the coal-fired power generation for ensuring the energy security, local daily The Financial Express reported on Sunday.

People’s Daily