Dhaka, March 11 -- Energy sector experts reiterated the need for urgent decision of the government for utilising domestic coal resources at a seminar held in Dhaka. Policy makers, relevant government department officials, academia and researchers gathered on February 27, 2025 at the seminar titled 'Prospects and ways to overcome challenges of coal resources in Bangladesh.' The seminar was organised by the Hydrocarbon Unit (HCU) under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources at the Biddyut Bhaban, Dhaka. Energy Secretary Mr. Saiful Islam chaired the seminar.

Dr. Arup Kumar Biswas, Director, HCU and Mr. Saiful Islam Sarker, Managing Director, Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Ltd. (BCMCL) made keynote presentations on the coal fie...