In this issue

Power generation in Bangladesh depends 60 percent on gas, including imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The government is also taking initiatives to go for LNG further to generate power for meeting the future demand for power. Experts apprehended that it may force the country to rely more on gas until 2050 or even beyond, and make it exclusively dependent on gas. The main challenge of such a situation would be that a major portion of the gas requirement will have to be met through imports from the volatile energy market. Abandoning 10 planned coal-based power plants would put further pressure on gas. As a result, there is every possibility that the power price would go up, making local businesses comparatively less competitive. Experts think that the exclusive reliance on gas would also make long-term energy security vulnerable. So, it would be always better to explore alternative options, including coal possibilities. Many of the experts argued that Bangladesh does not have the obligation to phase out coal at this moment due to its very low level of carbon emission. So, Bangladesh could go for coal option, particularly its own coal, to keep electricity prices low.

It will be highly essential at this moment to focus more on devising an appropriate fuel mix to face the future challenges of meeting energy demand.

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