, Feb. 5 -- The interim government appears to be a continuation of the previous Awami League administration as it refuses to cancel controversial deals signed under the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010, has said Prof Anu Muhammad, leader of the National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas, Mineral Resources and Power-Port.

Speaking at a seminar on Wednesday at DRU on coal-fired power plants, he said the government upheld past agreements despite repealing the Special Act. "This shows the government stance remains unchanged," he said.

He also criticised the recent long-term LNG import contract with a US company, signed without any tender, questioning how such a deal could be justified.

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