Dhaka, April 3 -- The government is set to conduct a comprehensive study on harnessing the potential of offshore wind energy to enhance power generation from renewable sources.

The study aims to develop a detailed database that will support large-scale investments and infrastructure development for wind power generation, said a senior Power Division official.

To accelerate the study, the Power Division is preparing a project proposal titled "Technical Assistance for Renewable Energy Expansion" with an estimated cost of Tk 800 million.

This information was disclosed at an inter-ministerial meeting organised recently by the Economic Relations Division (ERD) to finalise foreign funding for the project.

The project is expected to receive ...