Lack of action to bring down prices of food is especially concerning
Another hike in electricity prices means further suffering for the public
Why sit on the proposal to produce 1,000 MW of solar power?
The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.
Green energy is one of the only options left to tackle global warming and impacts of climate change.
Despite the fact that Bangladesh is a small country in terms of area; electricity grid coverage is very poor.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday instructed the import of liquified natural gas from the spot market by the private sector as the government looks to alleviate the industrial energy crisis that is threatening to derail Bangladesh’s growth momentum.
Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh
It is crucial we understand the economic and social costs of the energy crisis, as well as its short- and long-term consequences.
If things are bad, there must be a good reason for it.
In recent months, global energy prices have soared, and ready-made garment (RMG) makers in Bangladesh have been feeling its impacts these past few weeks.