How to tackle the problems of coal-based Power plants in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the signatory countries that signed 'Ramsar' Convention, by which the country committed to protect areas that faced to the endangering surroundings for building coal-based power plants. In Bangladesh, there are seven such critical areas where a precautionary measure is needed. Some coastal regions are, such as the Sundarbans, Sonadia and St. Martin's Island. Sandy is at the nose near the Sundarbans Rampal and other power plant is to be implanted at Matarabari in Maheshkhali by utilizing coal. The discussion, which has already been sparked controversy. Many people, who reside even the surroundings areas, feel risk of endangering their life. What professional experience A relevant professional experience tells that Bangladesh Water Development Board in 1990, under a project Cross DAM-feasibility study was carried on. Former Director General of Water Development Board Mukhlesuzzaman and Ali Akbar Haider (River Research Institute, former Director General was the two-team members. We saw that a feasibility study would be beneficial by this cross dam. Netherlands Government for the development of land funded 30 million guilders (about 15 million US dollars). However, ultimately the Dutch government stopped funding, arguing that the project might harm Bangladesh. Their argument was, tools, and silent flow channel between the island and cross the dam is bred Hilsa. Hilsha lays eggs when made not to lose the place, it needs to be sure about before. They recommended determining the fact by carrying out a survey by local surveyors. Bangladesh survey is essential Bangladesh yet completed the survey. It is said that one more coal-based power plant would be built at BAMNABAD near Pyrabandar in coastal areas, which is considered as the breeding and egg laying places for HILSA fish, under coastal parts of Barguna, Patuakhali, Laxshmipur. The wave of the project might kill all the potentialities of public life and economy; there is no way to undermine the importance. Hilsha fish production in our country is 11 percent out of 40 percent of the total marine fish. If the power plant and port are to be developed, they need to take cognizance of the matter. Drumming is not all Now a day, Bangladesh drums that it might be the middle-income country within a span of a few years. In order to boost economic growth, it is more important to give stress on these points. Lenin said, Marxism + electricity = revolution. When the house is not enlightened by electricity, the wheel does not rotate. Therefore, we would not view increase of the production and supply. How do we visualize the country running on the track of middle-income owned status country? Bangladesh received only 8 watts of electricity per capita. It is said, the country has reached 70 percent of the electricity at the doorsteps of the mass people. This does not testify the pragmatic scenario of the country. Where pragmatic steps for connecting power The question is how we connect power to all people if we do not take the real steps. We are comparing us with countries like Somalia, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Burundi and Nepal. However, we are lagging behind in comparison with countries, which produce much. According to CIA World Facts Book, we see that 5 watts of electricity per capita in Sri Lanka, India, 90 W, 127 W in Vietnam, 458 W in China, 1038 W in South Korea, 1114 W in Australia,1683 W in the United States, and 688 watts in the European Union. Many of these countries uses coal to produce electricity. Providing electricity comes from coal in South Africa, 94 percent, 79 percent in China, 69 percent in Australia, 68 percent in India, 43 percent in the United States, in Germany 45 per cent and 30 per cent in the UK. For rapid economic growth On July 15, the production of electricity in Bangladesh was 7,304 MW. When the rest of the countries of the world are going to the way of rapid economic growth, especially the industrialized countries by using coal for maintaining the prosperity. On the other hand, we the Bangladeshis cannot alone take responsibility for environmental protection in the world. All the concerned parties and countries must come forward to take part in to mitigate the standing environmental problems that the humans facing every moment. Four power plants and one deep-sea port At present, Bangladesh has plans to build several coal-fired power plants in the coastal areas. Rampal is at Bagerhat, Pairabandar at Patuakhali and Matarabari at Maheshkhali. The Payarayabandar LNG terminal will be built. There are plans to build a deep seaport at Sonadia at the cost of China. Pairabandar will be built by the finance of Japan and China. Much criticism has been made of coal-fired power plant at Rampal. Some environmental groups are against it. That is to say, 'We do not want to plant any coal. For example, coal is more polluting. "But they're just stuck Ramapal. We should criticize the other plants also as all are on the same grounds. Rampal not only problem We all know coal-fired power plant at Rampal will not only the problem; Mongla port is another burning problem as it engaged to pollute the environment by releasing lots of wastage that is detrimental to human health and other lives. The ship is going to come with river animals, and lots of air and water pollution. The river passes through the forest. Nepal-Bhutan to use Mongla Port if transit can be increased many times. The ship will be much more to come. The result will be more pollution. Then can we able to demand to close the port of Mongla? The proposed coal-fired power plants in the Ramapal is relatively small, 660-megawatt plant with two 1320 MW of electricity will be generated from the total. Pairabandar will produce 1320 MW electricity while Matarabari will produce 6000 MW. Of these, five thousand acres of land will be acquired. Inclusive national dialogue needed The government is arguing it would be far less pollution from Power plant, and not damage the forest. The 75-meter-high chimney for the placement will be used to improve the quality of coal and sophisticated technology. Environmentalists said the government's stance is not believable as it might change its stance at any time that might push the country in peril. Amidst the confusion, the government may have made clear its position through a national dialogue, and that the technology will be used Rampal, he explained in detail. After a few days at a hotel or convention center in the sight of professionals in the ICT and some of the stereotypes that speaks to its people, it is not like that. Citizens are aware that the government has created a psychological distance, can be resolved through an appropriate dialogue. We do not need to confuse about it unnecessarily.