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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday inaugurated a one-megawatt rooftop solar power system at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban, marking a significant step in Bangladesh's pursuit of clean energy and sustainable development. The initiative, launched with the Speaker of the JS, symbolizes the nation's commitment to a greener future and a self-reliant energy system.

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Today we are inaugurating an initiative that is not only a power generation project, but also a symbol of Bangladesh’s sustainable future.

Addressing the ceremony, Rahman highlighted Bangladesh's steady progress towards a green economy, emphasizing that the solar project is more than just a power generation initiative. "Today we are inaugurating an initiative that is not only a power generation project, but also a symbol of Bangladesh’s sustainable future," he stated. He also noted that leadership must be reflected in practical actions, not just policy.

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Through the inauguration of the one-megawatt rooftop solar power system at the Sangsad Bhaban, we will be able to give a clear message about the country’s commitment to clean energy and sustainable development.

The Prime Minister underscored the urgency of transitioning to sustainable energy, citing Bangladesh's extreme vulnerability to climate change impacts such as sea-level rise, erratic rainfall, and cyclones. "That's why moving toward sustainable energy is no longer just an environmental responsibility; it has become an essential part of our economy and national security," Rahman said. He pointed to the significant potential of solar energy, given the country's abundant solar radiation and numerous available rooftops and open lands.

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Today, by utilising solar energy on the rooftop of this building, we are trying to demonstrate that leadership must be reflected not only in policy but also in practical action.

Rahman also noted the global decline in solar power generation costs, making it an economically viable solution. He expressed confidence that the JS Bhaban project would inspire other public and private institutions across Bangladesh to adopt clean energy. "If every institution and every citizen joins this journey toward clean energy, Bangladesh can, In shaa Allah, very quickly become a model state of green and sustainable development," he concluded.

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Our economy is expanding, industrialisation is increasing and electricity demand is also rising rapidly. But at the same time, we must acknowledge that Bangladesh is one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries due to climate change impacts.