Power sector
How the energy sector shut its doors to the public
Latest government decisions regarding energy are textbook examples of regulatory capture
Why must consumers always be the punching bag?
No justification for raising electricity prices without addressing mismanagement in the sector
Load-shedding in Bangladesh: Are we living in 2022 or 1984?
The lack of transparency in the energy sector is costing the nation dearly.
Providing subsidy to power sector won’t always be possible: PM
Urging all to maintain austerity in electricity use, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it will not always be possible to provide subsidy for power generation.
Coal power loses steam
In the last six years, the Awami League government has made significant progress in the power sector virtually eliminating the phenomenon of load shedding. But this success may grind to a halt in the near future as the government's new plans to build two dozen large coal power plants are going nowhere fast.
WB giving $177m more for power sector
The World Bank approves an additional tranche of $177 million for Bangladesh’s power sector to increase reliable and low-cost electricity.
Editorial / Regional power grid plan
WITH seven nations of South and South East Asia finalising a draft plan to set up grid connections to facilitate trading of electricity, a new horizon opens for power cooperation in the region and beyond.
Editorial / Extending indemnity for quick rental deals
WE are surprised that the Energy Fast Supply Enhancement (Special Provisions Act 2010) has been extended by another four years.
How the energy sector shut its doors to the public
Latest government decisions regarding energy are textbook examples of regulatory capture
Why must consumers always be the punching bag?
No justification for raising electricity prices without addressing mismanagement in the sector
Load-shedding in Bangladesh: Are we living in 2022 or 1984?
The lack of transparency in the energy sector is costing the nation dearly.
Providing subsidy to power sector won’t always be possible: PM
Urging all to maintain austerity in electricity use, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it will not always be possible to provide subsidy for power generation.
Coal power loses steam
In the last six years, the Awami League government has made significant progress in the power sector virtually eliminating the phenomenon of load shedding. But this success may grind to a halt in the near future as the government's new plans to build two dozen large coal power plants are going nowhere fast.
WB giving $177m more for power sector
The World Bank approves an additional tranche of $177 million for Bangladesh’s power sector to increase reliable and low-cost electricity.
Regional power grid plan
WITH seven nations of South and South East Asia finalising a draft plan to set up grid connections to facilitate trading of electricity, a new horizon opens for power cooperation in the region and beyond.
Extending indemnity for quick rental deals
WE are surprised that the Energy Fast Supply Enhancement (Special Provisions Act 2010) has been extended by another four years.
