energy sector
Navigating energy efficiency for Bangladesh’s energy security
At this time, it would be prudent to change the highly import dependent energy model.
Who benefits from the power sector's white elephants?
Government officials involved have been allowed legal impunity under the provisions of this law.
Why must the public bear the burden of capacity charges?
There is no justification for raising electricity prices four times a year
IMF prescription to raise energy prices is anti-people, illogical
The IMF prescription for the public means increased gas, electricity and transport prices, and so on.
Is Bangladesh’s ‘nuclear prestige’ an illusion?
Does Bangladesh really require another nuclear power plant? Or is the decision partly motivated by the pursuit of prestige?
We need smart policymaking, not smart blame games in the energy sector
The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.
Bangladesh's Energy Backtrack
Through advanced coal-intensive technologies, the government is trying to keep coal alive and further expand the domestic use of imported LNG.
'High dependence on imported fossil fuels bringing trouble'
"The high dependence on imported fossil fuels has significantly impacted our energy system."
Big step towards clean energy and energy security
But are we ready to handle the risks of nuclear energy?
People deserve answers for failed govt policies
Shambolic decision-making in the power sector has led us to suffer enough
Turn dirty power plants into clean ones
We need to invest in renewables now
Ensure fair exchange for Bangladesh
It is inconceivable that Bangladesh should have voluntarily entered an agreement so detrimental to the nation and its people, who must ultimately shoulder the burden of higher prices.
How the energy sector shut its doors to the public
Latest government decisions regarding energy are textbook examples of regulatory capture
Who really benefits from higher electricity prices?
Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies
More power, but at what cost?
The latest energy master plan does not align with Bangladesh's clean energy targets
An energy sector on steroids
Why should we pay for the government’s questionable policies?
Reduce fund wastage, phase out subsidy in energy sector
The government should stop fund wastage in the energy sector and eventually phase out subsidies, which have created pressure on the public coffer, according to economists and entrepreneurs.
Economic and political reforms must go hand in hand
All our institutions are crumbling because of politicisation, inefficiencies, and corruption.
No end to power-sector malfeasance
Titas must answer for its recruitment process corruption