Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said to mitigate the energy scarcity in the country the government has opted to go for offshore gas extraction.

"And we need investment for that purpose," she said.

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The Prime Minister said this when International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eng. Hani Salem called on her at her Sangsad Bhaban office.

PM's speech writer M Nazrul Islam briefed the reporters after the call on.

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Sheikh Hasina said that the government has provided electricity in all areas of the country.

She mentioned that...