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.
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.
Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies
The weak financial state of the BPDB is partly due to the high per unit price of electricity
The government must phase out inefficient power plants, rethink energy policy
Adani’s inclusion of costs that appear to be non-existent may allow Bangladesh to claim the deal invalid.
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.
Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies
The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.
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.
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.
Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies
The weak financial state of the BPDB is partly due to the high per unit price of electricity
The government must phase out inefficient power plants, rethink energy policy
Adani’s inclusion of costs that appear to be non-existent may allow Bangladesh to claim the deal invalid.
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.
Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies
The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.
Bangladesh Power Development Board will open a call centre for its 36 lakh power consumers next year.
