Ijaz Hossain

Dr Ijaz Hossain is former dean of engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

Reforms, policies that can mend the power and energy sectors

In the 15-plus years of the last government, the energy and power sectors of Bangladesh have been all but destroyed.

2m ago

With automatic pricing formula, BPC can't cry wolf about losses

With the new pricing formula in place, there is no way that BPC can lose money.

4m ago

How can Bangladesh enhance its energy security?

Continuous gas exploration and exploitation of renewable energy should be the two pillars of energy security in the country.

9m ago

Refinancing sustainable energy projects in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has not seen much success with refinancing of sustainable energy.

9m ago

Power crisis: Perils of pursuing the old dangerous path

When LNG prices were high, not using LNG made sense. But does it make any sense now?

1y ago

Surviving the energy crisis

Energy crises are not rare, but a crisis of this magnitude that tends to derail world economic progress is.

1y ago

Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble

The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.

1y ago

Does renewable energy have a future in Bangladesh?

Despite the fact that Bangladesh is a small country in terms of area; electricity grid coverage is very poor.

2y ago
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Reforms, policies that can mend the power and energy sectors

In the 15-plus years of the last government, the energy and power sectors of Bangladesh have been all but destroyed.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

With automatic pricing formula, BPC can't cry wolf about losses

With the new pricing formula in place, there is no way that BPC can lose money.

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024

How can Bangladesh enhance its energy security?

Continuous gas exploration and exploitation of renewable energy should be the two pillars of energy security in the country.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Refinancing sustainable energy projects in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has not seen much success with refinancing of sustainable energy.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Power crisis: Perils of pursuing the old dangerous path

When LNG prices were high, not using LNG made sense. But does it make any sense now?

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Surviving the energy crisis

Energy crises are not rare, but a crisis of this magnitude that tends to derail world economic progress is.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble

The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Does renewable energy have a future in Bangladesh?

Despite the fact that Bangladesh is a small country in terms of area; electricity grid coverage is very poor.

July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022

No planning: The root cause of ills in Bangladesh's power sector

Until recently, load-shedding was something that people in Bangladesh had forgotten – at least in Dhaka.

February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022

The future of renewable energy in Bangladesh

Renewable energy (RE) comprises of energy from the sun (directly), usually called solar, biomass, wind, tidal, geothermal and hydro.