Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the two-day Solar Expo-2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, this morning. The event aims to promote the utilization of solar power on rooftops to increase income, aligning with the theme "Utilise Every Inch of Rooftop, Increase Income through Solar Power."
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the expo is jointly organized for the first time by the Power Division, the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, and the Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL). It showcases modern solar power technologies and brings together policymakers, government agencies, development partners, financial institutions, technology providers, and entrepreneurs.
The exhibition highlights key aspects of the renewable energy sector, such as government incentives, environment-friendly technologies, tax and tariff benefits, green and climate financing, carbon credits, solar-powered irrigation, and training and skills development opportunities. It supports the National Renewable Energy Development Strategy (2026-2030) and aims to familiarize stakeholders with the government's policies and incentives for promoting solar power.
The event is chaired by Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku and includes notable attendees such as State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit, Finance Secretary Dr. Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder, and Power Division Secretary Mirana Mahrukh. Ministers, state ministers, members of parliament, secretaries, and senior government officials from various ministries also participated in the inaugural ceremony.