Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)

Bangladesh should endorse the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Being a low-lying delta, we are highly susceptible to sea-level rise, which is causing coastal erosion, displacement of communities, and saltwater intrusion into agricultural lands.

PDB incurs record losses

The Bangladesh Power Development Board’s losses soared 52.4 percent to its highest level yet in fiscal 2022-23 -- a year that saw record subsidy and a 29.6 percent hike in the bulk electricity price.

Will policymakers remain blind to power sector’s problems?

Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies

Will BPDB become a 'white elephant'?

The weak financial state of the BPDB is partly due to the high per unit price of electricity

Fuelled by inefficiency?

The government must phase out inefficient power plants, rethink energy policy

Can Bangladesh get out of the Adani power deal?

Adani’s inclusion of costs that appear to be non-existent may allow Bangladesh to claim the deal invalid.

BPDB seeks discount from Adani Power

Bangladesh has sought a temporary discount from Adani Power on the price of coal that would fire the thermal power plant in Godda, Jharkhand in light of the escalating prices, said the Indian electricity producer.

Who really benefits from higher electricity prices?

Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies

Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble

The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Bangladesh should endorse the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Being a low-lying delta, we are highly susceptible to sea-level rise, which is causing coastal erosion, displacement of communities, and saltwater intrusion into agricultural lands.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

PDB incurs record losses

The Bangladesh Power Development Board’s losses soared 52.4 percent to its highest level yet in fiscal 2022-23 -- a year that saw record subsidy and a 29.6 percent hike in the bulk electricity price.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Will policymakers remain blind to power sector’s problems?

Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Will BPDB become a 'white elephant'?

The weak financial state of the BPDB is partly due to the high per unit price of electricity

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

Fuelled by inefficiency?

The government must phase out inefficient power plants, rethink energy policy

February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

Can Bangladesh get out of the Adani power deal?

Adani’s inclusion of costs that appear to be non-existent may allow Bangladesh to claim the deal invalid.

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

BPDB seeks discount from Adani Power

Bangladesh has sought a temporary discount from Adani Power on the price of coal that would fire the thermal power plant in Godda, Jharkhand in light of the escalating prices, said the Indian electricity producer.

January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023

Who really benefits from higher electricity prices?

Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble

The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.

September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022

PDB to launch hotlines for its clients next year

Bangladesh Power Development Board will open a call centre for its 36 lakh power consumers next year.