Chattogram:Mohammad Amirul Haque, President of the Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), has called on market and shopping mall authorities to take the initiative to install rooftop solar power systems. This initiative aims to meet their internal electricity needs and offer financial benefits through "net metering," potentially eliminating the need to close markets during certain hours.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this appeal was made during an exchange meeting with leaders of various city markets and trade associations. The meeting took place in the conference hall of the World Trade Centre in Chattogram, where participants discussed several business-related challenges that markets and shopping malls are currently facing.
Haque emphasized that the Chamber is committed to transforming Chattogram into a modern and business-friendly commercial hub. He noted that the Chamber is actively involved in identifying challenges faced by business owners and is coordinating with relevant authorities to address these issues.
The CCCI President assured attendees that the concerns raised by the market associations would be taken seriously, with promises to collaborate with relevant government departments and agencies to secure sustainable solutions. The meeting was attended by several dignitaries, including the Chamber's Senior Vice-President Md. Amjad Hossain Chowdhury, former Senior Vice-President M.A. Salam, Director Md. Afsar Hasan Chowdhury, and leaders of various market associations, who also shared their insights.