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August 9 is being celebrated as the National Energy Security Day. The day is actually celebrated to commemorate the great contribution of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for energy security of Bangladesh and presenting his deeds to the present generation. 2021 is the Golden Jubilee year of Bangladesh’s independence. The main program of the government in ‘Mujib Year’ is ensuring access of “power to all”. Some 94% of the population is now under grid and non-grid power supply coverage. Experts hope that showing due respect to Bangabandhu pursued policy of achieving self-sustaining energy and power sector relying on fuel resources, the government would adopt appropriate plans. Let that be the vision and mission of the government in the ‘Mujib Year’. Not the imported fuel dependency, but through emphasizing exploration and exploitation of own fuel and making own fuel as backbone to national economy, Bangabandhu’s dream of Sonar Bangla can be materialized. Own fuel exploration and use will take nation one step forward. Criticism of so called self-declared patriots must not be taken on board.

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