In this issue

The country’s northwestern region still remains ignored in terms of industrialization. The overall development of the region did not get required momentum although the door was opened through starting traffic across the mighty Jamuna River about 20 years from now. Some agro-based industries have been set up following revolution in agriculture, yet the number is not encouraging. Entrepreneurs did not show much interest to invest in heavy industries in the region. Experts say for required industrialization, the northwestern region and greater Faridpur must be brought under gas distribution network. All industries within or outside industrial zones must be brought under gas supply networks. Quality power supply must also be ensured. The Power Division is optimistic about quality power supply without interruption by 2025. There should not be any gas deficit in the national gas grid at that time. Experts observe that we must have to take immediate decision for commencing mining from the discovered mines. Using this coal projects must start for generating electricity. That will facilitate supplying power to industries and consumers at affordable price.

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