In this issue

Weather in this March was a bit unusual. Temperature was much less compared to that in this part of the year in the past. Electricity demand was low and management of the situation easier thanks to the natural blessings. Power demand did not shoot up for 7 degrees less temperature and regular rainfall. Irrigation load will progressively reduce from end April. It is expected that all these may make power supply scenario looking better during the ensuing summer and Ramadan period than before. We believe that in accordance with long term planning of the present government power system management in 2017 would be better than before. It is true that power generation in the past years increased side by side with the increasing demand. But gas production could not be increased as per requirement. The achievement of the challenge for supply on sustainable basis still remains a dream.Considering all these factors, sector related experts are observing that load shedding free summer plan may not be achieved. But compared to previous years’ load shedding and power disruption it may be less. Let’s hope for the best.

Energy & Power Magazine Description:

Energy & Power (EP) is the first and only full-fledged fortnightly magazine that deals with the much cried over energy and power sector in Bangladesh. Since its inception in June 16, 2003, EP is working very hard to 
a) Develop public consciousness on sustainable and even development of energy sector; 
b) Assist the policy makers in assuming pragmatic policies for a balanced development of the energy sector; 
c) Continuous supply of information among public; and 
d) Develop a group of reporters in this field 

Bangladesh is an energy deficit country like other countries in the region and most of the people do not have adequate access to the energy and power. The country is completely dependent on fossil energy source; at the same time, it is one of the most inefficient energy using countries in the world. 
It lacks efficiency in planning, management, generation, distribution, load management and even at the end user level consumption. 
In spite of the above drawbacks, issues relating to utilization of renewable energy, exploring alternative use of energy, planned use of environment friendly energy are significantly undermined in Bangladesh. 
The biggest challenge of Bangladesh is to find a path for balanced growth of its energy sector. Despite its resource constraints, EP dynamically strives to provide theenergy sector with a flow of information and create public awareness; so that policymakers get guidelines and platforms for its sustainable development.

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EP believes that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of a journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues and professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility. We strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty.

The EP editorial policy is to share a dedication to ethical behavior and uphold the zero conflict of interest principles and highest standards of practice. 

EP believes in 
o Seeking truth and reporting the same 
o Minimize harm