Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- The government has decided to drill 52 new gas wells to address the country's energy crisis, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said on Thursday.
He said the plan aimed to overcome the energy shortage caused by a lack of new drilling over the past 20 years.
"There is good news about new gas discoveries in the Bhola, Noakhali and Titas gas fields," he added.
The state minister made the remarks after inaugurating the 14th International Agricultural Technology Fair-2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka.
He said the government was also working to modernise agriculture, raise productivity and ensure food security through technology-based and su...