Energy Crisis 2022

LONG READ / Coping with a perfect economic storm with IMF support

Bangladesh’s economy buckled, but it did not break. However, challenges remain.

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.

Is there a way out of Bangladesh's energy crisis? Experts tell all.

"It is time for us to ask how much we have been able to recover from the energy crisis."

There is no rationale for bulk power price hike

We have observed a serious lack of accountability in the entire process of electricity price fixing.

Our fiscal space is narrowing fast

Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh

Can Bangladesh find a way out of the energy crisis?

The energy sector was made LNG-dependent despite repeated warnings about it by experts.

Bangladesh's energy crisis: A looming threat for the RMG industry

Apparel exporters are faced with the dilemma of a shrinking demand overseas and a sharp rise in the cost of production.

How the power crisis is affecting the youth

Given the energy crisis, the youth have been experiencing a myriad of issues.

Load-shedding in Bangladesh: Are we living in 2022 or 1984?

The lack of transparency in the energy sector is costing the nation dearly.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

What to expect from PM’s India visit?

Energy cooperation, connectivity and trade likely to be central focus of talks

August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022

Only the guilty need indemnity laws

The national energy crisis is a direct result of the corruption and nepotism encouraged by the indemnity law.

July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022

Energy crisis: Piecemeal steps won’t solve it

The government has shut down diesel-run power plants and mulls some other steps to tackle the ongoing energy crisis.

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