Dhaka, March 6 -- Speakers at a webinar have said that the reevaluation of the Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) is essential for reducing air pollution and carbon emissions.

They made the observation at an online policy dialogue titled "The Role of the Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) in Reducing Carbon Emissions and Ensuring Clean Air", jointly organised by the Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS), the Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD), and the Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETNet-BD) on Thursday.

Speaking at the event Mr. Mohammad Ejaz, administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation, stressed the importance of renewable energy in ensuring clean air and reducin...