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?
Country enters LNG era
Bangladesh enters a new era in energy sector tomorrow as the first shipment of liquified natural gas (LNG) arrives at its shores.
Meeting our energy challenges
There was great hope that having tackled the immediate crisis, the government will put the energy sector on a robust track to achieve sustainability. But, it appears that it has been derailed. True, there is no load shedding, and the government will be able to meet increasing demands in the next two to three years, but many issues of the energy sector will plague us for a long time to come.