The transition to clean energy has emerged as an urgent priority for Bangladesh, yet it is disheartening to learn of rampant corruption and exploitation within the sector.

In recent years, Bangladesh has made notable progress in renewable energy production.

Governments must fully commit to the clean energy future.

Government must overhaul existing energy strategy, prioritise clean energy

In a fresh push, Bangladesh entered its renewable energy era in 2017 with the launch of a 3MW solar power plant in Jamalpur’s Sharishabari. Ever since, the country has added only 459MW of renewable energy to the national grid.

Can the upcoming budget in Bangladesh guide the vulnerable power and energy sectors towards economic sustainability and energy security?

A set of parallel initiatives need to be undertaken targeting the structural weaknesses of the gas sector and power sector development to ensure energy transition.

The latest energy master plan does not align with Bangladesh's clean energy targets