Renewable energy needs proactive financial boost
Recent observations reveal a concerning trend of underfunding in renewable energy projects.
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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.
Pathway for Bangladesh’s energy transition
The energy and power sector of Bangladesh can be said to have entered its third phase of development.
Will BPDB become a 'white elephant'?
The weak financial state of the BPDB is partly due to the high per unit price of electricity
How far can the IMF loan promote clean energy?
A set of parallel initiatives need to be undertaken targeting the structural weaknesses of the gas sector and power sector development to ensure energy transition.
How global energy market volatility impacted inflation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been facing persistent high inflation over the last one year
How do LNG subsidies affect public spending?
Immediate subsidy reform is needed to streamline spending for the energy sector.
More power, but at what cost?
The latest energy master plan does not align with Bangladesh's clean energy targets
March 4, 2022
Time to pull the plug on power, energy subsidies
On February 22, 2022, during a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Council (Ecnec), the prime minister instructed the relevant government agencies to gradually cut down on subsidies supporting economic activities of the country.
November 17, 2021
Private sector’s engagement in COP26
The private sector took part in the COP26 and made commitments and initiatives with a view to contributing to reducing carbon emission, thereby achieving net zero emission by 2050.
November 8, 2021
Coal to clean power transition: How countries responded at COP26
UK COP26 Climate Presidency announced Global Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement on November 3. It is a major political non-binding statement where countries are invited to make their commitments on how to phase out coal-based energy use both at home and abroad and promote clean energy use.
October 26, 2021
Keeping 1.5C alive: Will countries put effort to make NDCs compatible?
Will the 1.5-degree Celsius target be alive by the COP26? This is the key question that has been floating around as we wait for the COP26, starting from October 31 in Glasgow, UK.
October 18, 2021
Will countries reach an agreement at COP26?
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) is just 15 days away. The COP26 secretariat, the UK and Italian government and governments of the participating countries are finalising their last days of preparation before meeting in Glasgow, UK from October 31 to November 12.
October 3, 2021
Will it impact China investment in Bangladesh’s power sector?
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his official statement at the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, announced that China would step up support for other developing countries in generating green and low-carbon energy and would not build new coal-fired power projects abroad.
July 8, 2021
A negative-sum game in the energy sector
Recently, reports of two contradictory developments in the power and energy sector have befuddled readers in Bangladesh.
April 11, 2021
New measures needed to offset second wave fallouts
The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic hit Bangladesh in early March this year -- almost exactly a year after the initial wave reached the country’s shores.
April 8, 2021
John Kerry’s short visit to leave long-term effects
John Kerry, the special presidential envoy for climate of the United States, is coming to Dhaka tomorrow. Though his visit will be of short duration, it has long and important implications for Bangladesh’s effort to address the climate vulnerabilities and seek support for sustainable solutions at global levels.
November 24, 2020
Tazreen victims in the street: let their voices be heard
The tragic accident of Tazreen Fashions—a garment factory in Bangladesh—that took place on November 24 in 2012 was a major industrial accident in the global apparel value chain.
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