power generation capacity

Power Grid gets large sums as govt prioritises transmission, distribution

In Bangladesh, the power generation capacity increased to 30,277 megawatts in 2023-24 from 4,942 MW in 2009, said Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in his budget speech.

Power cuts may worsen in June

Power cuts are likely to increase in June as the dollar crisis, fuel shortage and maintenance work leave around 45 percent of the country’s power generation capacity unutilised at a time when the mercury is rising again.

A third of power capacity unutilised

About one-third of the country’s total power generation capacity remains unutilised when people across the country are enduring mild and moderate heatwaves.

Where is Bangladesh in the global race towards renewable energy?

For a green energy transition, Bangladesh needs ambitious goals and smart strategies.

Rooppur nuclear power plant: Cost may rise for multiple factors

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project may see a cost rise due to slow progress in power grid upgrade, possible changes in the loan repayment method amid the Russia-Ukraine war and the devaluation of the taka.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Power Grid gets large sums as govt prioritises transmission, distribution

In Bangladesh, the power generation capacity increased to 30,277 megawatts in 2023-24 from 4,942 MW in 2009, said Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in his budget speech.

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

Power cuts may worsen in June

Power cuts are likely to increase in June as the dollar crisis, fuel shortage and maintenance work leave around 45 percent of the country’s power generation capacity unutilised at a time when the mercury is rising again.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

A third of power capacity unutilised

About one-third of the country’s total power generation capacity remains unutilised when people across the country are enduring mild and moderate heatwaves.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Where is Bangladesh in the global race towards renewable energy?

For a green energy transition, Bangladesh needs ambitious goals and smart strategies.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

Rooppur nuclear power plant: Cost may rise for multiple factors

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project may see a cost rise due to slow progress in power grid upgrade, possible changes in the loan repayment method amid the Russia-Ukraine war and the devaluation of the taka.