energy crisis
Power supply may not improve anytime soon
The power supply situation has further deteriorated across the country as another power plant has completely shut and there is no sign of increasing generation in the immediate future.
Energy reforms are long overdue
CPD’s three-step proposal deserves consideration
The absurdity of subsidies in power sector
Squandering of funds in the name of capacity charges must stop
Why must the public bear the burden of capacity charges?
There is no justification for raising electricity prices four times a year
Plan better to reduce rural power outage
Why must our rural population always shoulder the majority of the burden?
Will policymakers remain blind to power sector’s problems?
Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies
National Energy Security Day Today / Hike in energy prices fails to improve supply
The perennial energy crisis of industries in Bangladesh remains unresolved even though energy prices have been hiked considerably to offset government subsidies in the sector and facilitate industrial productivity.
Islamic banks’ loan surges 9 times their deposits in a year
Investments made by full-fledged Islamic banks in Bangladesh surged nearly nine times their deposits in a span of a year, raising questions as private sector credit growth has slowed in the entire banking sector, official figures showed.
Turn dirty power plants into clean ones
We need to invest in renewables now
After energy, LC opening crisis now cripples businesses
At the beginning of 2022, businesses were upbeat and many of them thought that the worst stemming from the losses induced by the coronavirus pandemic was finally over. That was short-lived.
Money or no money, crisis persists
We are told that taka is available, and then it’s not there anymore.
Overcoming looming economic challenges in 2023
The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected.
Nuclear fusion: A big step towards clean, limitless energy
Within the context of climate change, nuclear fusion is an attractive alternative because it does not produce greenhouse gases (GHG).
Spot LNG purchase by pvt sector gets nod
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.
Why must consumers always be the punching bag?
No justification for raising electricity prices without addressing mismanagement in the sector
How the power crisis is affecting the youth
Given the energy crisis, the youth have been experiencing a myriad of issues.
Electricity for industries: Load to be shed elsewhere if needed
If needed electricity supply to other sectors will be halted during the daytime in order to increase supply of electricity to industries and agriculture, said Prime Minister's Energy Affairs Adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury today (October 23, 2022).
‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’
The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.
Save fuel to keep the engine running
Given the recent fuel price hike, daily commuters are in peril to save their daily budget as much as they can. Fuel-efficient driving can save you thousands of takas in fuel each year, improve road safety and prevent wear on your vehicle. Adopt these 5 fuel-efficient driving techniques to lower your vehicle’s fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 25 percent.