News Briefs-(1-5-2018)

Bangla Trac adds 200MW power to nat'l grid

Bangla Trac has started supply of electricity from its 200 MW power plant in Daudkandi of Cumilla. According to the company, the 200 MW Bangla Trac Power Unit-1 at Daudkandi was commissioned on April 24 and commenced the supply of electricity to the national grid. Earlier, Bangla Trac Unit -2, which was set up in Noapara of Jashore with the generation capacity of 100 MW, was commissioned on April 16. With the latest 200 MW plant in Daudkandi, the total generation capacity of Bangla Trac, a local business group, reached 300 MW. Group chairman of Bangla Trac Mohammad Aminul Haque said a fully dedicated team has been working to ensure uninterrupted operation of the company's power generation units. Bangla Trac Group managing director Tarique Ekramul Haque said the company has a plan to invest more in power sector with vision to make more contribution to the country's development. Bangla Trac Limited is a leading business group in Bangladesh with key interests in infrastructure, power, telecommunications and quick service restaurants. — UNB