She asks if there is any country that does not pay capacity charge to power stationsPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has challenged the criticism of capacity charges in the power sector by asking if any country does not pay the charge to electricity producers. A capacity charge is a fee paid to ensure that the electricity is available when needed, such as during peak periods. He said the capacity charges are forcing the government to subsidise the power sector and to cut the subsidies, it is raising electricity prices frequently. In her closing remarks in the current parliament’s second session, Hasina said: “Is there any country that signed a power plant construction agreement without a capacity charge? Please show me.”She said the Special Provision Act for the power stations was passed to give free reins to the private sector.
