Bangladesh power sector reform
New energy policy, same challenges: Bangladesh needs an inclusive approach
Given the limited success of previous master plans in improving energy security and accelerating renewable energy, it is imperative for Bangladesh to design an inclusive policy formulation process.
9 February 2026, 00:25 AM
Why the next government must put power sector reform first
The power sector’s high reserve margin, capacity payment obligations, and reliance on imported fossil fuels have weakened the Bangladesh Power Development Board’s (BPDB) financial strength.
22 January 2026, 01:00 AM
The need for power sector reforms
In a way, Bangladesh maintains a vertically integrated state monopoly in the power sector.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
2023 Integrated Energy & Power Master Plan: The numbers don’t add up
In late November 2023, the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources unveiled the IEPMP.
19 September 2024, 02:00 AM