The Bangladesh government has said it is maintaining stable energy supply for agriculture, ensuring uninterrupted electricity and fuel availability for farmers during the ongoing irrigation season despite global energy market pressures.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit said the government is prioritising agricultural energy security to reduce pressure on rural communities affected by external energy volatility.
Speaking to reporters in Jashore, the state minister said electricity and fuel oil supply for irrigation is being maintained without disruption, with special focus on protecting crop production during peak farming operations.
He said the government is working to limit the domestic impact of the global energy crisis, which continues to affect import-dependent economies like Bangladesh through price fluctuations and supply uncertainty.
The state minister made the remarks after reviewing preparations for an upcoming visit linked to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s scheduled programmes in Jashore. The visit includes development-related activities such as the re-excavation of Ulashi Canal in Sharsha Upazila and the foundation stone laying of the Jashore Medical College Hospital.
He said the government remains committed to long-term infrastructure development in the region, including healthcare expansion and water resource management, alongside ensuring stability in essential public services such as energy supply.
Officials said coordination meetings were held with local administration and government departments in Jashore to ensure smooth implementation of development programmes ahead of the visit.
The government reiterated that maintaining uninterrupted energy access for agriculture remains a key priority as the country navigates ongoing external energy pressures while safeguarding food production and rural livelihoods.
