Bangladesh targets 20,000 MW capacity in 2 years

Bangladesh is targeting for 20,000 MW power generation over the next two years with Indian assistance, an official said here today.
"Bangladesh targets 20,000 MW power in next two years with the India help. With the assistance from IEEMA, we will look for new opportunities in the power sector. This will be initiated during Bangladesh PM's next visit to India," Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Abdul Matlub Ahmad said at an energy convention E3 in city.
NTPC was planning 1,320 MW power plant in 50:50 JV with Bangladesh Power development Board.
"Six years back, West Bengal was facing severe load shedding, but now the situation has changed drastically. Now we are providing 24x7 powers to all," West Bengal power minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay said.