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Political transitions are often measured in weeks or months. Energy crises, by contrast, unfold over years—and worsen when leadership hesitates. Bangladesh now finds itself in an energy crisis: the old order has collapsed, the new one has yet to take shape, and the power and gas sector is drifting without clear direction. The sector is burdened by rising import dependence, ballooning subsidies, unpaid dues, and eroding institutional capacity. Yet election campaigns have focused more on price promises than on hard choices. Assurances of “no tariff hikes” ring hollow without a roadmap to reduce costs, boost domestic supply, or restore financial discipline. The danger of this situation is delay. Every month without decisions deepens losses, weakens public utilities, and disrupts industry. Gas shortages are already cutting industrial output, while electricity generation costs continue to climb due to overcapacity, fuel misallocation, and currency pressure. None of this will correct itself once a new government is sworn in. What Bangladesh needs is not another cycle of short-term fixes, but early consensus on long-term priorities: accelerating domestic gas exploration, using coal and gas efficiently, sharply reducing reliance on furnace oil, and scaling up renewables with urgency. Equally important is restoring transparency, ending policy exemptions, and rebuilding trust in sector governance. Transitions can be moments of reset, or of drift. If energy policy remains hostage to political caution, this interregnum will harden into a prolonged crisis. The next government must act quickly, decisively, and collectively. Energy security cannot wait for political comfort.

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1 mins

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1 mins

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1 mins

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1 mins

Gas Supply Disrupted in Uttara, Surrounding Areas after Pipeline Valve Failure

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1 mins

CAB Jubo Sangshad Urges Parties to Scrap Adani Power Deal

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1 mins

CPD Trashes Energy Master Plan 2026-2050

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1 mins

Power Generation Halted at Barapukuria Plant after Boiler Tube Bursts

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1 mins

Bangladesh Bank Allows 270-Day Credit for LPG Imports

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1 mins

Citizens Bank Inks Deal with Titas Gas

Citizens Bank has signed an agreement with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution at Titas Bhaban, Dhaka.

1 mins

AkijBashir Group Launches 3-Layer Insulated Cable

AkijBashir Cables has introduced Bangladesh's first three-layer insulated cable manufactured using advanced technology.

1 mins

BIPPA's AGM, Highlights Achievements and Sets Priorities for 2026

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1 mins

Empowering Communities Sustainable Progress Innovation

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10+ mins

BPDB's Debt Spiral Threatens Power Stability

The financial position of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has deteriorated to an alarming level. Caught at the center of mounting sector-wide stress, BPDB—the sole intermediary between power generation and distribution—has been overwhelmed by escalating losses driven by high global fuel prices, currency devaluation, unpaid bills, and the growing burden of capacity payments. This situation has triggered a domino effect across the country's private power sector, threatening both operational viability and the investment climate that once underpinned Bangladesh's rapid expansion in generation capacity.

3 mins

From Formula To Fairness: A Practical Way Out Of Bangladesh's LPG Cylinder Crisis

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9 mins

BANGLADESH'S LPG MARKET UNDER STRAIN

Household consumers, in particular, are the worst affected.

9 mins

Bhola Gas: A Costly National Paradox

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3 mins

National Committee Finds Irregularities in Past Power Plant Deals

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1 mins

Heavy Dependence on Imported Fossil Fuels Driving Economic Risks: Study

Bangladesh's heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels is driving significant economic risks, including reduced GDP and heightened inflation, while disproportionately impacting the country's poorest households, according to a year-long research study.

1 mins

Summit Group Eyes Data Centers as LNG Demand Surges

Bangladesh's Summit Group is stepping into the country's data center market while continuing to pursue its growing LNG projects, as the nation's demand for liquefied natural gas is expected to remain strong.

1 mins

25yr Roadmap Seeks Massive Investment in Gas, Power Sectors

The interim government has approved a transformative 25-year roadmap aimed at overhauling Bangladesh's crisis-ridden energy and power sector by drastically reducing import reliance, increasing domestic domestic gas exploration, and pivoting towards sustainable green energy.

1 mins

India, UAE Sign $3.0b LNG Deal

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1 mins

Process Ongoing for LNG Deal with Truant Firm Socar

Preparation stream is on to award a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-supply contract to a truant foreign firm that had previously left Bangladesh without completing a contracted drilling job, sources say, stoking fresh concerns.

1 mins

2025 was World's Third-Warmest Year on Record: EU Scientists

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1 mins

Govt to Import LPG to Stabilize Market

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1 mins

Long-Term Energy Strategy Prepared to Ensure Fuel Security: Salehuddin

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed recently said the government has a long-term prepared energy strategy recognizing fuel security as one of Bangladesh's challenges.

1 mins

Navy Seeks Land Work in Maheshkhali Solar Plant to Protect Submarines, Cables

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1 mins

Power Division Seeks Tk 24.48b in Urgent Subsidy

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1 mins

Rising Coal Demand Overshadows SE Asia's Transition to RE

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1 mins

MHI, ITB Deepen Research Collaboration on Ammonia-Based Clean Power in Indonesia

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1 mins

68% of Global Oil Production Concentrated in Countries Exposed to US Pressure

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1 mins

Fuel Loading for RNPP's First Unit to be Completed by End-Feb: Salehuddin

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1 mins

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1 mins

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1 mins

US Govt Cuts $83b in Loans, Reversing Energy Transition Funding

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1 mins

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1 mins

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1 mins

Survey Finds 47% of Solar Home Systems Failing Across Bangladesh

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1 mins

Bangladesh Seeks Consultants for 220 MW Solar Project

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1 mins

Renewables Jobs See First Slowdown Amid Global Deployment Growth

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1 mins

Norway Adds 117 MW of Solar in 2025

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1 mins

IDCOL Strengthens Climate Commitment by Joining PCAF

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1 mins

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1 mins

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1 mins

As Japan Declares Snap Elections, 350.org Calls for Progress on Climate Measures

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1 mins

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1 mins

Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Blue Economy

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1 mins

Efforts Underway to Meet Addl Power Demand During Coming Irrigation Season

The government has started taking measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply for the coming irrigation season as the power consumption during the boro cultivation jumps up to additional 5,000MW.

1 mins

19 Companies Offered Offshore Licenses under Latest Norwegian Exploration Round

Many of the awards will support exploration close to existing offshore infrastructure. Others could open up new plays or development of technically demanding discoveries.

1 mins

Türkiye Pushes for Climate Diplomacy Lead with COP31

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1 mins

Australia's Cop31 Chief Negotiator Plans to Lobby Petrostates on Fossil Fuel Phaseout

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1 mins

Rizwana Urges Stopping Unnecessary Honking to Curb Noise Pollution

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Information and Broadcasting and Environment, Forests and Climate Change recently urged people from all walks of life to avoid unnecessary honking as part of efforts to control noise pollution.

1 mins

SE Asia's Clean Energy Push: Climate Action as a Path to Economic Competitiveness

Southeast Asia is standing at an important moment as the global economy moves toward a low-carbon future. Countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia have recently updated their climate commitments, showing stronger intent to cut emissions and move away from fossil fuels.

1 mins

Building Bridges for a Greener World: Singapore's Climate Strategy

Singapore is advancing climate action through collaborations with governments, businesses and international organizations.

1 mins

ADB Approves $400m for Resilient, Inclusive Development in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently approved a $400 million loan to help Bangladesh enhance its resilience against climate impacts, cut emissions in climate-critical and promote sectors, inclusive development.

1 mins

Afghanistan Seeks Azerbaijan's Support for COP31 Participation

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1 mins

Centara Advances Climate Action Initiatives in Maldives

Centara Hotels & Resorts reported measurable environmental and community impacts at The Atollia in the Maldives, highlighting progress in renewable energy, waste reduction, and ecosystem protection.

1 mins

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Energy & Power Description:

प्रकाशक: Energy-&-Power

वर्ग: Business

भाषा: English

आवृत्ति: 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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