Bangladesh energy crisis

The current gas crisis needs governmental focus

How does the government plan to tackle the looming gas shortfall in the upcoming summer?

Policy shift necessary to resolve gas crisis

Gas shortage hitting industries, households hard

Acute gas crisis takes the lid off LNG vulnerabilities

It’s another wake-up call for the energy sector

Raising energy prices can’t be our first resort

Frequently increasing prices is jeopardising public interests

Another example of wasteful energy projects

Idle gas compressor stations costing us precious foreign currency

Another albatross around the neck of the energy sector?

Surplus LNG regasification capacity predicted to emerge as a headache

We need smart policymaking, not smart blame games in the energy sector

The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.

Stocktaking for COP28 / Bangladesh’s energy transition journey so far

Bangladesh’s trajectory towards energy transition has been challenging but also provides valuable opportunities for other countries to learn from it.

Resuming gas exploration is the need of the hour

Excessive dependence on imported LNG is no solution

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

Disconnecting illegal gas lines was long overdue

But we must also address the hidden reality behind it

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Why are power plants underproducing amid heatwave?

Increased power outages causing suffering among ordinary people

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

IOC interest in our gas reserves is a good sign

ExxonMobil proposal should be considered with calculated speed.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

Caught between two crises

Real solution lies in reassessment of government energy policy

November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022

Our fiscal space is narrowing fast

Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

Govt seeks long-term LNG contracts with Qatar

The government is negotiating with Qatar seeking long-term contracts for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as prices have abnormally climbed in international spot markets, said Salman F Rahman, the prime minister’s private industry and investment adviser, yesterday. 

August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022

The energy policy is becoming increasingly illogical

Does the government at all care about the socioeconomic fallout of massive fuel price hikes?

July 23, 2022
July 23, 2022

Is load-shedding a symptom of Bangladesh's energy insecurity?

We had energy surplus a few months ago, and now the country is facing the prospect of “reduced electric supply” until September.

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