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Friday | November 06, 2026 | Dhaka

52 new gas wells planned to boost energy supply

 Staff Reporter
 Published: 12:01 AM, 06 November 2026  Updated: 10:35 PM, 05 November 2026

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 sustainable farming.

Around 250 organisations from 12 countries are participating in the fair, displaying agricultural technologies and innovations at 53 stalls. The exhibition will continue until November 7.

Mir Shahe Alam said underground pipeline-based irrigation systems, supported by organisations such as the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority and the Rural Development Academy (RDA), had helped save 40 per cent of the water used in agriculture.

He stressed the proper use of fertilisers and greater reliance on organic alternatives. He also called for establishing factories in the northern region to produce starch powder from surplus potatoes.

The state minister said the government planned to upgrade Bogura Airport into an international airport with cargo-handling facilities to help export potatoes and vegetables.