The current energy and power goals do not reflect the targets of Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), nor the SDG 7 on clean energy access.

The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.

Through advanced coal-intensive technologies, the government is trying to keep coal alive and further expand the domestic use of imported LNG.

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.

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