Bangladesh energy sector

Shaping the future of Bangladesh’s energy sector

It is worth noting that decisions need to be taken considering the overall scenario, not just the crisis situation.

Greater energy cooperation will benefit both India and Bangladesh

In the near future, Bangladesh needs to transition from conventional energy sources to ensure its energy security and long-term sustainability.

NEW ENERGY MASTER PLAN / More power, but at what cost?

The latest energy master plan does not align with Bangladesh's clean energy targets

What 2022 should have taught us

Far from being a year in which our economy recovered, 2022 proved to be a year where we discovered numerous cracks in it.

Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble

The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.

Spot LNG purchase by pvt sector gets nod

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday instructed the import of liquified natural gas from the spot market by the private sector as the government looks to alleviate the industrial energy crisis that is threatening to derail Bangladesh’s growth momentum.

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. 

PM invites US to make larger investments in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (September 22, 2022) called upon the US investors to make investments in various sectors that included renewable energy, shipbuilding, automobile and pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh saying that Bangladesh is pleased to offer a special economic zone for them. 

Why must the public bear the burden of power sector subsidies?

Speaking to us about this issue is Anu Muhammad, professor of economics at Jahangirnagar University. 

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

Shaping the future of Bangladesh’s energy sector

It is worth noting that decisions need to be taken considering the overall scenario, not just the crisis situation.

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Greater energy cooperation will benefit both India and Bangladesh

In the near future, Bangladesh needs to transition from conventional energy sources to ensure its energy security and long-term sustainability.

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023

More power, but at what cost?

The latest energy master plan does not align with Bangladesh's clean energy targets

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

What 2022 should have taught us

Far from being a year in which our economy recovered, 2022 proved to be a year where we discovered numerous cracks in it.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble

The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Spot LNG purchase by pvt sector gets nod

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday instructed the import of liquified natural gas from the spot market by the private sector as the government looks to alleviate the industrial energy crisis that is threatening to derail Bangladesh’s growth momentum.

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. 

September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022

PM invites US to make larger investments in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (September 22, 2022) called upon the US investors to make investments in various sectors that included renewable energy, shipbuilding, automobile and pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh saying that Bangladesh is pleased to offer a special economic zone for them. 

August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022

Why must the public bear the burden of power sector subsidies?

Speaking to us about this issue is Anu Muhammad, professor of economics at Jahangirnagar University. 

August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022

How will the common people survive?

Mismanagement, system loss and a weak supply chain of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) have become a perennial problem.