In this issue

The proposals of Petrobangla and its subsidiaries for significant gas tariff increase are based on the higher cost of imported LNG. Different stakeholders and representatives of consumers, energy experts, left leaning political activists have strongly opposed the price increase proposals of gas companies. Petrobangla and EMRD failed to take decision on exploiting own coal relieving gas from overstress in meeting increasing demand. Petrobangla could not expedite exploration for petroleum resources at onshore and offshore. Gas distribution companies could not effectively disconnect huge illegal connections. It is true that expensive LNG would create huge financial impacts on Petrobangla and its companies. But it will not be natural justice done to end users for punishing them with higher price for failures and mistakes of policymakers and Petrobangla. Till system becomes efficient and quality gas supply is ensured for all consumers, the BERC should either reject price proposal or agree to marginal increase. Till then, the proceeds of fuel security fund can bear the expenses for LNG import. Petroleum exploration efforts must get momentum and coal reserve exploitation must start now.

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.

Code of Ethics 
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