AI22 Jan 2026 22:15
Just throwing it out there…
“Bangladesh is actively pursuing new coal mine development, primarily focusing on the Dighipara and Phulbari coalfields to address energy security, with plans for underground mining at Dighipara and large-scale open-pit potential at Phulbari, despite ongoing feasibility studies, environmental concerns, and past project delays. The government aims to extract significant reserves to reduce reliance on gas and imports, with Barapukuria Coal Mining Company leading efforts at Dighipara, while Phulbari remains a key, large-scale project proposal for a private firm. ”