The interim government has decided to set up a land-based LNG terminal to ensure smooth gas supply to the country鈥檚 factories.
鈥楳any are saying that they are unable to set up factories due to lack of gas. So, we want to set up a land-based LNG terminal as quick as possible so that enough gas could be brought (from abroad),鈥� chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters in Doha on Thursday.
In this regard, he said, a plan was shared with Qatar Energy during the Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus鈥檚 tour to Doha.
The land-based LNG terminal will be set up soon to expend gas supply to factories in Bangladesh, the press secretary said.
About the Chief Adviser鈥檚 Doha tour, he said it is a very successful and fruitful visit.
鈥業 would say it is one of the most successful and very engaging visit,鈥� he said.
Due to this tour, Alam hoped, the reputation of Bangladesh will spread across the world and many foreign investors will come forward towards investing in Bangladesh.
Highlighting the bounce back of the country鈥檚 economy, he said there were outstanding debt of US$ 3.2 billion during the ousted regime but the interim government has minimised to US$ 600 million.
The remaining debt will be paid within a few months, the press secretary said, adding 鈥淚t sends a positive signal outside the world that we are ready for business.鈥�
