In this issue

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and some public limited companies have started implementing plans for generating more than 22,000 MW power at Matarbari and Maheshkhali islands by 2041. The Matarbari-Maheshkhali twin islands are undoubtedly growing as the principal energy hub of Bangladesh. It started with a US$ 4.6 billion power plant under a comprehensive plan, inclusive of coal import facilities. The greatest achievement of this project is going to be a 14.3km long, 250 meters wide channel connecting Matarbari with deep water. This will be used for importing and supplying coal to all coal power plants to be constructed in the region. Land based LNG terminal is also being constructed using this channel. This will make major contribution in LNG import for meeting the growing deficit of natural gas supply. Moreover, a deep-sea port would also be constructed along the channel. This channel will also make possible for importing and supplying coal and LNG for power plants planned at Maheshkhali. Well-crafted planning and efficient investment in projects in the two islands are expected to ensure sustainable supply of energy to Bangladesh.

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. 

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o Seeking truth and reporting the same 
o Minimize harm