They also suggested that the Environmental Impact Assessment for the project be conducted by a neutral party. On the other hand, a press release issued by the Parliamentary Standing Committee said that the committee had recommended implementation of the Rampal power plant project with caution and by not harming the Sundarbans. Prof Anu, member secretary of the National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports, said: “We have explained in details how this project will adversely affect the Sundarbans. We have seen that various initiatives were taken after the Rampal power plant project. The government, however, is adamant to continue the high-priority initiative claiming that the activists are spreading false information about the mega project.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 01, 2016 19:18 UTC