Energy sector Bangladesh

Star interview / ‘They got capacity charges for 16yrs. Not anymore’

A retired bureaucrat, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has been tasked with heading three significant ministries for the economy: power, energy and mineral resources; road transport and bridges; and railways.

Energy sector was hobbled by dollar crunch in 2023. Will 2024 be any different?

US dollar crunch in 2023 hurt electricity sector as lower imports of LNG and coal caused lower power generation

A gas export deal won't ensure energy security for us

Paradoxically, as the government of Bangladesh celebrates this day now, it appears to be pursuing policies that counter the original purpose.

Will policymakers remain blind to power sector’s problems?

Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

‘They got capacity charges for 16yrs. Not anymore’

A retired bureaucrat, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has been tasked with heading three significant ministries for the economy: power, energy and mineral resources; road transport and bridges; and railways.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Energy sector was hobbled by dollar crunch in 2023. Will 2024 be any different?

US dollar crunch in 2023 hurt electricity sector as lower imports of LNG and coal caused lower power generation

September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023

A gas export deal won't ensure energy security for us

Paradoxically, as the government of Bangladesh celebrates this day now, it appears to be pursuing policies that counter the original purpose.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Will policymakers remain blind to power sector’s problems?

Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies