In this issue

Bangladesh is now thinking afresh about its energy sector, particularly due to the emerging situation owing to the COVID-19 pandemic impact that spread across different sectors of the economy. A dilemma has already been created whether the country should go for LNG-based power generation instead of the coal-based ones those remained at the planning stage yet. A local think even suggested going for renewable energy to replace the coal-based capacity. However, the time is almost up to review the Power System Master Plan (PSMP). It is scheduled to be reviewed in 2021. In doing so, the generation plan, demand projection and fuel mix must be reviewed after having in-depth analysis on the sector and overall economy in the New Normal World after the pandemic. However, going exclusively on LNG, considering coal as dirty fuel, may lead Bangladesh again to tricky mono-fuel dependent country. Adding own primary fuel like gas and coal in the fuel mix would facilitate achieving a longer term energy security.

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