Bangladesh coal power

Why open-pit coal mining in Phulbari will be disastrous

The coal bed of Bangladesh differs from that of many other places in the world, where the water table is found usually below the coal bed, not above as in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's 2023 coal-fired power output tripled, easing shortages

Bangladesh nearly tripled its coal-fired power output according to a data analysis by Reuters

For security and affordability, we must shore up renewable energy

Easing lending norms for coal-based power plants might dent the country’s recent strides towards a clean energy transition. 

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

Why open-pit coal mining in Phulbari will be disastrous

The coal bed of Bangladesh differs from that of many other places in the world, where the water table is found usually below the coal bed, not above as in Bangladesh.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Bangladesh's 2023 coal-fired power output tripled, easing shortages

Bangladesh nearly tripled its coal-fired power output according to a data analysis by Reuters

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

For security and affordability, we must shore up renewable energy

Easing lending norms for coal-based power plants might dent the country’s recent strides towards a clean energy transition.