An awreness campaign was organized in Satkhira with the call to move towards renewable energy by halting LNG imports. The campaign was jointly organized by Swadesh Satkhira, Clean, and BWGED on Saturday (February 8) at 10:00 AM at Shaheed Abdur Razzak Park.
Participants in the campaign demanded that the reliance on LNG imports be reduced and investments be made in the development of renewable energy.
They stated that the large amounts of money spent by the government on LNG imports are creating financial pressure on the people of the country and putting the environment at greater risk. LNG is not a long-term solution; rather, it is creating an expensive and dangerous dependency.
Experts argue that burning LNG releases a significant amount of carbon dioxide and methane gases, which accelerate global warming and climate crises. Additionally, the prices of LNG in the global market are continuously fluctuating, which is causing the cost of electricity production in Bangladesh to rise abnormally.
Speakers mentioned that renewable energy, particularly solar and wind energy, could be a feasible and long-term solution for Bangladesh. Developing solar energy projects in districts like Satkhira could lead to sustainable development and significantly reduce reliance on imports.
The speakers also emphasized that they want the government to immediately increase investments in renewable energy and stop LNG imports. This will not only protect the environment but also ensure the country's economic stability.
Madhab Chandra Dutta, spokesperson for Swadesh Satkhira, said, "We want to build a safe, affordable, and environmentally-friendly energy future for our upcoming generations. This movement will not be confined to Satkhira alone, but it will expand throughout the country."
He further stated, "The time has come to move towards renewable energy. To ensure sustainable development, the government must halt LNG imports and increase investment in renewable energy."
This campaign aims to inspire not only the people of Satkhira but also the entire population of Bangladesh to move away from fossil fuels and adopt renewable energy. The organizations have announced that the movement against LNG imports and in favor of renewable energy will be further strengthened.
The campaign was attended by environmentalists, researchers, students, social workers, and the general public.
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