September 24, 2026
Desk Report:
The power sector has faced the greatest strain due to adverse global conditions. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s government has not remained idle in addressing this challenge; they have already undertaken various initiatives.
As part of this effort, the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives has taken a unique and groundbreaking step. They have launched a project to promote eco-friendly green energy—specifically, renewable electricity. A massive action plan has been adopted to generate 300 megawatts of electricity by installing solar panels on the rooftops of 6,544 institutions across the country under the Local Government Division. State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, is the driving force behind this timely and visionary program.
State Minister Mir Shahe Alam outlined the details of this flagship project at a crowded press conference held at the Secretariat on Wednesday. He stated that his ministry is committed to strengthening the country’s energy security and generating eco-friendly electricity by utilizing the unused rooftops of government buildings. An initial government allocation of Tk 370 crore has already been released to ensure the project’s rapid and smooth implementation.
This visionary initiative by State Minister Mir Shahe Alam encompasses key local government offices ranging from the grassroots level to divisional cities. These include:
Zila Parishad, Municipality, and Union Parishad buildings;
Field-level offices of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED);
WASA offices in various regions;
Buildings of the Department of Public Health Engineering;
Commercial centers, hat-bazars (local markets), and growth centers across the country.
At the press conference, the State Minister said, “Our primary goal is to ensure the optimal use of government infrastructure. By installing modern solar panels on the vacant rooftops of these institutions, we will be able to add approximately 300 megawatts of electricity to the national grid and for the institutions’ own consumption. Letters containing administrative directives have already been sent to each institution regarding the discharge of their respective responsibilities.” Minister of State Mir Shahe Alam’s remarks also revealed a clear deadline for the initiative, aimed at environmental protection and the reduction of power shortages. Demonstrating a mindset focused on rapid execution, he announced that the goal is to successfully implement the entire program by January 27 of next year.
According to analysts, this swift and well-planned initiative by Minister Mir Shahe Alam will serve as a model for reducing the country’s reliance on conventional power, easing the strain on the national grid, and establishing a sustainable energy model within the public sector. This new frontier in grassroots-level power supply is expected to significantly enhance the administrative efficiency of the local administration.
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