In this issue

It is well acknowledged that saving 1Kw of electricity is much easier and more profitable than generating the same quantity of power. This is particularly a reality where there is a shortage of primary fuel. At present, Bangladesh is suffering from shortage of gas, which contributes the most to generate power and meet the domestic demand. However, the recent price hike of LNG in the spot market has somewhat held back the government from importing and meeting the fuel deficit. Consequently, the authorities had to go for gas rationing. Perhaps against this backdrop, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has recently emphasized on saving electricity. The government machinery has already started working on a few possible measures. It is not, however, sure yet about how exactly it can approach.

Prime Minister’s Energy Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury at a recent “EP Talks” suggested creating awareness about developing a habit of switching off the appliances, and using efficient technologies. Going beyond, he suggested introducing technologies that would automatically switch off the appliances.

While changing people’s habit would be a good option to save electricity, the AI (artificial intelligence) technologies that is already available in the market can be another option to explore. AI facilitates switching off the appliances automatically.

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. 

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o Seeking truth and reporting the same 
o Minimize harm