energy sector
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?
‘The IEPMP serves Japan’s interest over Bangladesh’
We have more viable options of transitioning to solar and wind energy, which are proven and significantly cheaper. But it seems that the government is more interested in supporting the Japanese firm Jica.
People deserve answers for failed govt policies
Shambolic decision-making in the power sector has led us to suffer enough
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?
‘The IEPMP serves Japan’s interest over Bangladesh’
We have more viable options of transitioning to solar and wind energy, which are proven and significantly cheaper. But it seems that the government is more interested in supporting the Japanese firm Jica.
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
