Adherence to 'Phulbari accord' demanded
The National Committee for Protection of Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports yesterday called an urgent discussion, reiterating its demand for fully implementing the Phulbari agreement and putting an immediate end to Sundarbans' destruction.
The discussion was held at the committee convener Engr Sheikh Mohammad Shahidullah's office.
Speakers said the government is promoting open pit mining of Phulbari coal deposit and allowing Asia Energy to operate in Bangladesh, thus violating the six-point Phulbari agreement, signed in 2006, that demands otherwise.
They also criticised the home ministry's circular in support of Asia Energy, a foreign energy company.
Speakers criticised the government decision that allowed an Indian company to establish a power plant in the Sundarbans, causing damage to its environment.
The committee called a press conference on November 8 to press home their demands.
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