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Energy & Power Magazine - EP_23_18 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 18 March 1, 2026)

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In this issue

Bangladesh’s power and energy sector stands at a critical crossroads. Over the past two decades, the country has built an impressive electricity infrastructure, achieving near-universal grid access and dramatically increasing generation capacity. Yet the underlying foundation has become increasingly fragile. A parallel expansion did not match the rapid expansion of power plants in fuel supply, particularly domestic resources. As a result, the sector now faces a structural imbalance that threatens both financial stability and energy security. One of the most pressing challenges is the growing dependence on imported fuel. Within just a few years, energy import dependence has risen from around 14 percent to more than 56 percent. This shift has made the sector highly vulnerable to global price fluctuations and foreign exchange pressures. At the same time, domestic gas production has declined steadily due to inadequate exploration. Financial sustainability is another major concern. The gap between electricity production costs and selling prices has forced the government to provide massive subsidies. Without restoring financial discipline, the sector’s long-term viability will remain uncertain. The new government, therefore, faces an urgent task. Its 180-day action plan must focus on strengthening governance, accelerating domestic gas exploration, expanding LNG import infrastructure, and reviving investor confidence. Equally important is the rapid expansion of renewable energy and improvements in energy efficiency. Bangladesh has the opportunity to place its energy sector on a sustainable path. Achieving this, however, will require political commitment, transparency, and a balanced strategy that prioritizes both energy security and economic stability.

Energy & Power Magazine Description:

Publisher: Energy-&-Power

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

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.

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o Seeking truth and reporting the same

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