In this issue

The global pandemic of coronavirus has almost stopped the wheels of the economy. Each and every country is affected. Each and every sector is badly hit. Power and energy sector is no exception. The biggest trouble is the oil market crash that pushed the prices to a historic low due to a slump in demand amid worldwide shutdown of transports, mills and factories. For a country like Bangladesh, a big concern is the fate of the under-implementation projects. The projects in energy and power sector have already slowed down. Experts think some projects may even take up to 6 months even to resume and gather momentum. The pandemic has created severe impacts on revenue stream in power and energy sector. This will obviously impede the progress of works of the projects taken under own financing. Donors in changed reality may preview financing some of the projects. It can be said that the post-COVID implementation of power and energy sector projects will have to be adjusted under changed circumstances. The project managements have to review development, assess priorities and take decisions after required reviews. There is no doubt the projects will be delayed. But for reducing the risks, the authorities must work taking on board all relevant stakeholders.

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