energy sector
Navigating energy efficiency for Bangladesh’s energy security
At this time, it would be prudent to change the highly import dependent energy model.
26 August 2024, 09:28 AM
Who benefits from the power sector's white elephants?
Government officials involved have been allowed legal impunity under the provisions of this law.
30 June 2024, 04:00 AM
Why must the public bear the burden of capacity charges?
There is no justification for raising electricity prices four times a year
12 May 2024, 11:00 AM
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.
10 May 2024, 11:00 AM
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?
20 April 2024, 01:00 AM
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.
16 March 2024, 02:02 AM
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.
6 March 2024, 02:00 AM
'High dependence on imported fossil fuels bringing trouble'
"The high dependence on imported fossil fuels has significantly impacted our energy system."
3 March 2024, 03:00 AM
Big step towards clean energy and energy security
But are we ready to handle the risks of nuclear energy?
7 October 2023, 05:00 AM
‘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.
8 June 2023, 14:00 PM
People deserve answers for failed govt policies
Shambolic decision-making in the power sector has led us to suffer enough
4 June 2023, 12:17 PM
Turn dirty power plants into clean ones
We need to invest in renewables now
19 May 2023, 11:00 AM
Ensure fair exchange for Bangladesh
It is inconceivable that Bangladesh should have voluntarily entered an agreement so detrimental to the nation and its people, who must ultimately shoulder the burden of higher prices.
3 February 2023, 09:50 AM
How the energy sector shut its doors to the public
Latest government decisions regarding energy are textbook examples of regulatory capture
26 January 2023, 02:00 AM
Who really benefits from higher electricity prices?
Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies
21 January 2023, 21:00 PM
More power, but at what cost?
The latest energy master plan does not align with Bangladesh's clean energy targets
16 January 2023, 20:00 PM
An energy sector on steroids
Why should we pay for the government’s questionable policies?
10 January 2023, 13:20 PM
Reduce fund wastage, phase out subsidy in energy sector
The government should stop fund wastage in the energy sector and eventually phase out subsidies, which have created pressure on the public coffer, according to economists and entrepreneurs.
2 November 2022, 02:40 AM
Economic and political reforms must go hand in hand
All our institutions are crumbling because of politicisation, inefficiencies, and corruption.
1 November 2022, 15:13 PM
No end to power-sector malfeasance
Titas must answer for its recruitment process corruption
27 September 2022, 11:01 AM