Dhaka, June 27 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus instructed concerned authorities on Thursday to take initiatives for generating solar power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings across the country.

The directive was given during a meeting titled "National Rooftop Solar Programme" held at the state guesthouse Jamuna.

According to the 2024 report of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Bangladesh is significantly lagging behind its neighbouring countries in terms of solar power expansion and achieving set targets.

While India generates 24 per cent, Pakistan 17.16 per cent, and Sri Lanka 39.7 per cent of their total electricity demand from solar power, Bangladesh produces only 5.6 pe...