Awami League former Publicity and Publication Affairs secretary Hasan Mahmud warned everyone about expressing too much concern for the Rampal power plant. Debate for Democracy Chairman Hasan A Chowdhury Kiran conducted the debate between Green University and Jahangirnagar University. The debate was on whether the Rampal power plant would be harmful for the Sundarbans. The plant will not harm Sundarbans, so there is no need for excessive concern,” said Hasan. Responding to whether foreign observers need to carry out an environmental impact assessment, he said: “I am not in favor of bringing in foreign observers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 11, 2017 13:49 UTC