Energy sector Bangladesh

Star interview / ‘They got capacity charges for 16yrs. Not anymore’

A retired bureaucrat, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has been tasked with heading three significant ministries for the economy: power, energy and mineral resources; road transport and bridges; and railways.

Energy sector was hobbled by dollar crunch in 2023. Will 2024 be any different?

US dollar crunch in 2023 hurt electricity sector as lower imports of LNG and coal caused lower power generation

A gas export deal won't ensure energy security for us

Paradoxically, as the government of Bangladesh celebrates this day now, it appears to be pursuing policies that counter the original purpose.

Will policymakers remain blind to power sector’s problems?

Replace the capacity charge model with pro-people policies