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Bangladesh’s energy crisis is no secret. Every day, families and businesses feel the pinch as gas supplies fall short and demand keeps rising. While we rely heavily on expensive LNG imports and aging gas fields like Bibiyana, there’s untapped potential much closer to home—in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The problem? For decades, this promising region has been left on the sidelines. Only a handful of wells have been drilled in over a century, even though neighboring areas like Tripura and Myanmar have discovered vast gas reserves with far more exploration. It’s a missed opportunity we can’t afford. It’s time to rethink how we explore and develop these resources. BAPEX alone can’t tackle the challenges in this rugged, complex terrain. We need to open the door to experienced partners through joint ventures or Production Sharing Contracts, and consider flexible government-to-government deals to fast-track progress. We also can’t ignore the bigger picture. Choosing exploration partners isn’t just about money and technology—it’s about geopolitics and trust. And to get this right, we need a team of experts—academics, industry veterans, and policymakers—working together to guide decisions based on facts, not politics. The Hill Tracts aren’t just another energy block—they could be a game-changer for Bangladesh’s future. Even if today’s government can’t act fully, laying the groundwork now means the next one can hit the ground running. Delaying any longer? That’s a risk we simply can’t take.

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Uzbekistan Joins Rosatom's International Research Program

Uzbekistan's Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) has become a member of the consortium based on MBIR, a fast neutron research reactor which is under implementation by Rosatom in Russia. I

1 mins

EGAS Contracts Second FSRU for Damietta Terminal Offshore Egypt

A subsidiary of New Fortress Energy has signed a five-year agreement to deploy the Energos Winter floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in the Egyptian sector of the Mediterranean Sea.

1 mins

Saudi Energy Minister Urges Action to Address Energy Poverty

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, emphasized the urgent need to tackle global energy poverty during his address at the OPEC International Seminar in Vienna recently.

1 mins

Ex-Chief Engineer of BPDB Jailed in Graft Case

A Dhaka court recently convicted and sentenced Md Shahidul Alam, 67, former Chief Engineer of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), to six-year rigorous imprisonment in a graft case.

1 mins

Tibet Hydropower Project won't Affect Downstream Countries: Chinese Ambassador

China will not withdraw or use water from the Yarlung Zangbo river on which the country is implementing a hydro-power project, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said recently.

1 mins

Bangladesh Plans to Import 3 More Spot LNG Cargoes in Aug

In a bid to tackle the country's worsening energy crisis, the government is planning to purchase three additional spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in August to help meet the surging demand for natural gas across Bangladesh.

1 mins

UPGDCL Receives SDG Brand Champion Award 2025 for Eco-Friendly Steam Innovation

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1 mins

Gas Crunch Halts Production at CUFL

Production at the Chittagong Urea (CUFL) Fertilizer Limited has remained suspended since April 11 due to a persistent gas crisis, leading to significant financial losses for the government.

1 mins

Petrobangla Issues Warning against Fake Recruitment Letters

Petrobangla (Bangladesh Gas & Mineral Oil, Corporation) recently issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent scheme circulating fake job offer letters using the corporation's name, address, and fabricated memo numbers and signatures.

1 mins

Jet Fuel Sees Price Hike

Energy Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the price of jet A-1 fuel-commonly used in aircraft - for both domestic and international flights.

1 mins

220 MW Power Generated in Kaptai Hydro Plant

Due to a rise in the water level Kaptai Lake, electricity of generation at the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Station has significantly increased.

1 mins

IDCOL Hands Over Tk 50 Cr to Govt from Its Net Profit

The state-owned financial institution Infrastructure Development Company (IDCOL) has paid a substantial dividend of Tk.

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The Forgotten Gas Frontier

Bangladesh faces a growing gas crisis, with declining domestic output and limited LNG capacity. While new exploration has resumed in the plains, the high-potential Chittagong Hill Tracts remain largely untapped due to legal, technical, and bureaucratic hurdles. Experts urge immediate exploration in key sites like Patiya and Sitapahar through joint ventures or PSCs. With global interest rising and past failures offering lessons, stakeholders stress the need for urgent, strategic action to unlock this long-neglected energy frontier.

7 mins

Unlocking The Hidden Potential CHT Gas Reserves Can Be A Game Changer

It is well known that gas-prone Bangladesh, the largest riverine delta in the world, remains one of the least explored hydrocarbon basins.

5 mins

What The World Court's Landmark Opinion Means For Climate Change

In a historic and sweeping advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest legal body of the United Nations, has declared that countries have binding legal obligations under international law to address climate change and can be held accountable for failing to act.

6 mins

UN Report Details Record Global Temp, Surge In Climate Disaster Victims

Last year marked the hottest in the past 175 years, with the global average temperature reaching 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

3 mins

COP30: Amazonian Peoples Demand a Seat at Decision-Making Table in Belem

Indigenous peoples of the Amazon have demanded that they be represented at the United Nations climate summit in Brazil's Belem, itself in the Amazon, later of Indigenous this year.

1 mins

Technology Gap Impedes Improving Energy Efficiency

There's no denying it: Bangladesh trails far behind in adopting and utilizing modern technologies across its power and energy sectors.

4 mins

LPG Turning Hazardous amid Widespread Cross-Filling

The use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is steadily increasing across Bangladesh, both in households and commercial sectors, becoming a primary choice for daily energy needs.

1 mins

BRICS Strengthen Cooperation for More Inclusive Governance

The Rio de Janeiro Declaration takes note of the Pact of the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and the Declaration on Future Generations and points to the need to “adapt the current architecture of international relations to better reflect the contemporary realities”.

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RNPP Likely to Produce Power from October

Bangladesh is expected to join over 50 countries using nuclear power peacefully as one of the two under-construction reactors of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi will go on production in October.

1 mins

Trump Unveils $70b AI and Energy Plan at Summit with Oil, Tech Bigwigs

Donald Trump joined big oil and technology bosses recently at a major artificial intelligence and energy summit in Pittsburgh, outraging environmentalists and community organizations.

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NBR, BAERA Sign MoU to Boost Trade Thru Single Window System

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the use of the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system for import and export trade.

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Govt to Cut Power Subsidies under 3Yr IMF-Backed Plan

The government is drawing up a three-year roadmap to gradually cut subsidies in the power and gas sectors, aiming to ease the growing fiscal pressure.

1 mins

Govt to Fix Tariffs for 9 Power Plants

The interim government has moved to set rates for nine large power plants that have been selling electricity to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) without official tariff approval.

1 mins

Bangladesh Inks First Short-Term LNG Deal with Oman's OQ Trading

The government has signed its first-ever short-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with OQ Trading International of Oman, aiming to boost the country's gas supply and reduce dependence on the volatile spot market.

1 mins

Global Gas Flaring Hits Highest Level Since 2007

Global gas flaring surged for a second year in a row, wasting about $63 billion in lost energy and setting back efforts to manage emissions and boost energy security and access.

1 mins

Norway Gas Output Down for Fourth Consecutive Month

Preliminary official data showed Norway produced 292.3 million standard cubic meters a day (MMscmd) of natural gas in June, down for the fourth month in a row.

1 mins

China Starts Construction on World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet

China's Premier Li Qiang announced the start of construction on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, located on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau and estimated to cost around $170 billion.

1 mins

Rooppur NPP's Reference Plant in Russia Starts Trial of Digital Operator Assistant

An Al-based Operator Information Support System (OISS) has been brought into trial operation at Novovoronezh NPP Power Unit 6 in Russia, which serves as the reference plant for Rooppur NPP in Bangladesh.

1 mins

AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Gaining Traction in Power Industry, Says GlobalData

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled predictive maintenance stands out as a key component in the pursuit of enhanced reliability and cost-effectiveness in the power industry.

1 mins

3rd ICMEAS 2025 Begins at MIST

The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) launched the three-day 3rd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Applied Science (ICMEAS) recently.

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Eight New Gas Wells to be Drilled

The government is to drill eight new gas wells - five in Bhola and the rest in three other districts - in a bid to ramp up domestic gas production and reduce dependence on costly imports, officials said.

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IAEA Mission Reviews China's Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today said China had made significant progress in further strengthening its regulation of nuclear safety, benefiting from the innovative use of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the country continues to rapidly expand its nuclear energy program.

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Energy Sector Drives CCUS Growth, Accounting for 70% of Projects by End-2024: GlobalData

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is rapidly emerging as a key solution in the global energy transition, offering a realistic path to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, refining, and thermal power generation.

1 mins

GlobalData Outlines ESG Discussion Agendas by Companies in Filing Documents

As environmental, Social, governance and (ESG) considerations gain momentum across industries, companies are intensifying their focus on environmental commitments in regulatory filings.

1 mins

Central European Petroleum Reports 'Largest-Ever' Discovery Offshore Poland

The Noble Resolve departs the Esbjerg shipyard, Denmark, on its way to the Wolin concession offshore Poland.

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Powering Textile Efficiency: High-Level Dialogue on GCF & IDCOL's $133m Loan

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), with funding support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) hosted a high-level roundtable on accelerating Energy Efficiency (EE) in Bangladesh's textile sector.

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Australia Advances 53 GW of Renewables through Grid Process

Australia's energy transition is gaining \"real measurable momentum\" with the market operator reporting a record wave of new solar, wind, and energy storage projects are progressing through the grid connection process, at a larger scale than ever before.

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Japan Sees Bright Future for Ultra-Thin, Flexible Solar Panels

Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challenging China's dominance of the sector.

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Clean Energy Key to Addressing India's Power Demand Peaks

Despite the rapid growth of solar, India continues to rely heavily on coal to meet evening peak demand, a new briefing note by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds.

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3 New RMG Factories Get LEED Certification

Three more RMG factories of Bangladesh have got the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificates from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Energizing Electrification – A Future of Batteries, AI, and Hydrogen

The future of energy could be increasingly streamlined, sustainable, and efficient, with battery developments and the integration of machine learning.

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Pakistan's Quiet Solar Rush Puts Pressure on National Grid

Pakistanis are increasingly ditching the national grid in favor of solar power, prompting a boom in rooftop panels and spooking a government weighed down by billions of dollars of power sector debt.

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IDCOL Wins Four Prestigious Awards

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has received four esteemed awards at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards, highlighting its excellence 2025, in sustainable infrastructure financing, energy investments, and green innovative project finance in South Asia and Africa.

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Vena Energy Signs 100 MW LoadFollowing Solar, Wind Deal with SECI

Vena Energy, a green energy provider operating across the Asia-Pacific region, has signed a 100 MW load-following renewable PPA with SECI.

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Redesign Investment Systems to Ease Pressure on Resources: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has underscored the need for redesigning investment frameworks to ease pressure on natural resources, alerting that the growing demand for clothing could aggravate resource strain.

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Climate Groups in Asia Push for Energy Sovereignty

350.org Asia recently launched RElmagine Asia, a campaign for community-led renewable energy emphasizing the need for rich countries and polluters to pay their climate debt so that developing countries in Asia can achieve energy sovereignty.

1 mins

Global Movements Call for Action This September

A powerful wave of global actions are set to take place this September as movements across the world unite in historic global days of action.

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Vanuatu Island Chief 'Very Impressed' by Global Climate Decision

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said recently he was \"very impressed\" by global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.

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Environment-Friendly Tannery, Combined Efforts to Play Key Role in Leather Industry Development: Adilur

Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan has said that an environment-friendly tannery system, use of modern machinery and technology, skilled human resources, and coordination between the public and private sectors would play a vital role in leather industry development.

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BRAC Bank Discloses 100% of Its Carbon Emissions Across All Scopes

BRAC Bank has emerged as one of the first institutions in Bangladesh to publicly disclose 100% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering the full spectrum from internal operations to emissions generated through its financing activities.

1 mins

Buriganga River Poses Ecological and Public Health Risk Due to Heavy Metal Pollution: Study

A recent study has revealed alarming levels of heavy metal contamination in the Buriganga River, posing significant threats to both the environment and public health in and around Dhaka city.

1 mins

Everllence Cuts Emissions from Own Production by 63%

Everllence has made its corporate responsibility transparent with the publication of its sustainability report for financial year 2024.

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EU, China Reaffirm Climate Cooperation amid Global Tensions and US Absence

In a rare demonstration of global alignment, the European Union and China have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to climate cooperation, green trade, and the Paris Agreement.

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Not Just Public Funds, Climate Finance Must Evolve

Climate finance is declining globally just as climate impacts are intensifying.

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QUESTIONS ARE MANY; ANSWERS A FEW

With the first anniversary of the July uprising knocking on the door the questions are: what has been achieved, where have been the failures and why.

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Energy & Power Description:

Éditeur: Energy-&-Power

Catégorie: Business

Langue: English

Fréquence: Fortnightly

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