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The power generation capacity has increased remarkably over the past decade amid increasing demand. But there are many areas that need improvement. As far as the primary fuel supply situation is concerned, only a decade ago own natural gas almost exclusively accounted for fuel supply. Some 86% of fuel to power generation was from own natural gas. But the demand increased in geometric progression as no large gas field could be discovered over the last ten years.
The Power Sector Master Plan 2041 has prescribed a fuel mix of 35% coal (34% imported), 35% own gas and imported LNG and 30% Imported power, nuclear and renewable energy. Energy experts believe that this fuel mix would make the country almost exclusively depended on imported primary fuel. They observed that if own coal resource is not economically exploited soon, the country would become about 90% dependent on import of coal, LNG, liquid fuel and electricity. Under this situation, though reliable power supply may be achieved by 2030, huge uncertainties would be created for sustainability and affordability of supply. We cannot term power supply sustainable if it goes outside the affordable limits of end users.

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