The government is determined to ensure improved electricity services to its consumers and it said that they are working towards this for satisfaction of the clients.
In view of this the State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Tuesday said, “Consumers have right to get improved electricity services. Consumer’s satisfaction should be our main goal. We have to work towards this goal. According to our plan, better services must reach the doorsteps of the consumers.”
The state minister said this while addressing a discussion on the occasion of National Mourning Day-2021 as the chief guest. Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) organised the discussion with its chairman Major General (retd) Moin Uddin in the chair.
Nasrul Hamid said that at present there are a total of 3.18 crore consumers under the BREB. Considering rural economic development of the country, Bangabandhu had taken steps for wider expansion of electrification in rural areas, also mentioned in the constitution. Its main objective was to eliminate rural-urban inequality.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has pledged to implement - 'My Village-My City' to expand modern urban amenities in every village, which the Electricity and Rural Electrification Board will play a leading role behind its implementation,” the state minister added.
Nasrul Hamid emphasized on the use of advanced technology and said that the officials and employees of the Rural Electrification Board should also contribute to motivate the consumers to use energy efficient electrical equipment.
Md. Habibur Rahman, Secretary of Power Division said, “We are working to fulfill Bangabandhu's dreams. Our goal is not only to generate electricity, but also to provide quality electricity. Our goal is to improve the country's power system to the level of the modern world.”
Mohammad Hossain, Director General of Power Cell, said "August is not just a month of mourning, it is a month that gives us strength. No more cries but instead let us all turn grief into strength.”
Mentioning that Bangabandhu's dream was to expand electricity coverage in the rural areas, he said that his goal was to put smile on the faces of the oppressed, workers and peasants. This is the goal we must pursue. We all need to be vigilant. We are fulfilling Bangabandhu's unfulfilled dreams under the leadership of his daughter.
Amjad Hossain, Member (Planning and Development) of BREB and other senior officials also spoke on the occasion.
