Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply to the national grid has been increased amid the severe gas crisis that has been continuing for more than one and a half months. LNG supply has been raised to 98 crore cubic feet per day after a new cargo started arriving from 10pm on Monday (September 14).
An initiative has been taken to transform the 250-bed TB Hospital in Shyamoli, Dhaka, into a National Institute and Hospital for Tuberculosis Control. At the same time, plans will be undertaken to construct a new 500-bed building and fill vacant posts for doctors, officials and staff to expand healthcare services for patients.
Bangladesh and Russia have agreed to expedite the remaining construction work at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and begin power generation and supply electricity to the national grid as soon as possible.
Bangladesh Bank data show that the number of bank accounts holding deposits of more than Tk 1 crore has increased by 5,077 in just three months. According to the central bank's latest statistics, the number of such accounts stood at 141,562 at the end of June this year, up from 136,485 at the end of March.
Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office and adviser to the prime minister, has said the government has taken short, medium and long-term plans to tackle the gas and power crisis. Initiatives have been taken to dig new gas wells, increase LNG import capacity and expand the use of renewable energy to ensure energy security, he informed.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has directed police members to be more active in their respective responsibilities to curb crime and keep the law and order situation in the capital normal. At the same time, he has directed further strengthening of security measures including block checks at important entry points and sensitive areas of Dhaka.