In this issue

A drive to disconnect illegal gas lines is going on across the country because these often cause leakages and devastating fire accidents. Some 722 fire incidents took place from the leakages in 2020. Insiders think the illegal lines mushroomed since 2010, following suspension of new connection. It has almost gone beyond control by now. Consequently, the government has intensified the drive after Eid-ul-Fitr and so far disconnected around 72,000 such lines. High officials in the government at a recent seminar made it clear that they will go tough against the menace this time as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave green signal to show zero tolerance. Stern actions would be taken even against the gas sector officials if found involved in the process.

While the ongoing drive, if continued as per plan, would help mitigate the risks of accidents, the government should also focus on exploring new gas resources so that people can be provided with legal connections.

Energy & Power regularly brings out its anniversary issue on June 16 every year since the beginning of its publication. We could not, however, maintain it this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, we are planning to publish it in September.

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