Dhaka, Bangladesh – Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood told a round‑table organised by the New Age newspaper on Saturday that the government will pass a law on rooftop solar power generation in the next session of Parliament.
He said the administration is giving priority to solar power to strengthen the country’s energy security and to ease pressure on conventional energy sources such as oil and gas.
Mahmood linked the push for renewable energy to the broader energy and power crisis triggered by the prevailing global situation, including the war in the Middle East, which has disrupted fuel supplies and raised prices.
To mitigate the impact on consumers, the minister noted that the government has provided subsidies where necessary, aiming to reduce the burden of the energy crisis on households and protect public interests.
He also highlighted ongoing initiatives to establish additional floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) – floating LNG terminals – to diversify supply sources and address future demand gaps.
The minister announced a domestic rooftop solar programme launched in Bhaluka, encouraging households to adopt solar installations, and stressed that quality control of solar panels is being closely monitored.
Instructions have been issued to local government bodies, health authorities and district administrations to integrate solar power systems into their operations.
Around 8,600 service providers have already been enlisted to install solar systems at the local level, creating new employment opportunities across the country.
Mahmood concluded that the elected government remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted electricity and gas supplies to citizens, standing by the people in safeguarding Bangladesh’s overall energy security.
Why it matters
The law will expand renewable energy capacity, reducing Bangladesh’s reliance on imported fuels and supporting long‑term energy security.