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The power supply situation is better this year while some 93 percent of the population has the access to grid or non-grid electricity. Only the people of few far flung islands remain out of the power supply. It is expected that they would be brought under the supply by 2021 to ensure power for all by then. The power generation would also be able to meet the demand at that time. However, the concern now is that the consumers are yet to get quality and uninterrupted supply of electricity. Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) claims that there is no load shedding now. But the system has not yet achieved the required transmission and distribution capacity, causing disruptions in supply. Authorities concerned say they are working on fixing the problems with applying modern technologies, but it would take as many as five more years to implement the development projects, which is expected to help mitigate the supply disruptions and improve the quality of supply. Quality power without interruption is the demand of time. Starting from consumers at all segments of power sector, application of appropriate technology and efficient use needed to be ensured. This cannot be achieved in a natural calamity-prone country like Bangladesh without taking power cables and substations underground.

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