Power sector
Will policymakers remain blind to power sector’s problems?
Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies
US companies want to invest more in power
A US business delegation has expressed interest in investing more in the power and energy sector of Bangladesh, said Nasrul Hamid, state minister for power, energy and mineral resources, yesterday.
Will BPDB become a 'white elephant'?
The weak financial state of the BPDB is partly due to the high per unit price of electricity
Power Sector Subsidy: Low revenue collection limits disbursement
Though the government has allocated a large amount of subsidy to the power sector, it is unable to disburse the amount as per demand due to narrow fiscal space.
How the energy sector shut its doors to the public
Latest government decisions regarding energy are textbook examples of regulatory capture
Why must consumers always be the punching bag?
No justification for raising electricity prices without addressing mismanagement in the sector
Load-shedding in Bangladesh: Are we living in 2022 or 1984?
The lack of transparency in the energy sector is costing the nation dearly.
Power sector external debt: Repayment may pose a challenge
The repayment of foreign loans in the power sector may worsen the country’s debt-servicing burden as the government will have to pay the lenders Tk 197,677.27 crore in the 30 years from 2024-25 fiscal.
Providing subsidy to power sector won’t always be possible: PM
Urging all to maintain austerity in electricity use, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it will not always be possible to provide subsidy for power generation.
WB giving $177m more for power sector
The World Bank approves an additional tranche of $177 million for Bangladesh’s power sector to increase reliable and low-cost electricity.
Regional power grid plan
WITH seven nations of South and South East Asia finalising a draft plan to set up grid connections to facilitate trading of electricity, a new horizon opens for power cooperation in the region and beyond.
Extending indemnity for quick rental deals
WE are surprised that the Energy Fast Supply Enhancement (Special Provisions Act 2010) has been extended by another four years.
