Energy security

We are already paying the hidden costs of fossil-fuel dependence

Bangladesh’s reliance on imported fossil fuels exposes households, students and workers to volatile prices, pollution, power disruptions and wider...

Bangladesh seeks Myanmar gas pipeline deal to boost regional energy cooperation

Officials say the proposal will need technical, financial and commercial review as Bangladesh looks to diversify energy sources and...

Bangladesh’s wind power push stalls amid fossil fuel dependence and grid failures

“Catching the Wind: Why Bangladesh Still Fails to Harness Its Coastal Power?” Bangladesh still has only 62 MW of installed...

Bangladesh targets 10,000 MW solar power by 2030, expands gas exploration

Bangladesh plans to generate 10,000 MW of solar power by 2030, offering investor incentives while accelerating gas exploration to...

Experts urge effective implementation of budget incentives for renewable energy

Energy experts and environmental activists on Thursday urged the government to ensure effective implementation of the tax and duty...

BD allocates BDT 17,345 crore for energy sector to boost security and renewables

Bangladesh’s FY2026–27 budget proposes BDT 17,345 crore for energy, focusing on renewable expansion, offshore gas exploration, grid modernisation, fuel...

Bangladesh urged to boost renewable energy funding in budget

Experts urge Bangladesh to raise renewable energy funding in the next budget, warning that fossil fuel dependence threatens energy...

Tax cuts, green fund urged to accelerate Bangladesh renewable energy push

Civil society groups and energy experts urged tax reforms, subsidies and a Tk 25,000 crore fund to boost renewable...

Groups call for bigger renewable energy budget to Cut Bangladesh’s fuel import risks

Environmental and consumer rights groups on today urged the government to give top budget priority to renewable energy in...

Bangladesh eyes renewable energy boost in upcoming budget, says State Minister

State Minister Aninda Islam Amit says the upcoming budget may introduce new renewable energy measures as Bangladesh seeks stronger...

Russia bans aviation fuel exports until Nov. 30 as refinery disruptions persist

Russia has imposed a ban on aviation fuel exports until Nov. 30 in a move aimed at safeguarding domestic...

Cox’s Bazar rally calls for scrapping taxes on solar panels and equipment

Environmental campaigners in Cox's Bazar demanded withdrawal of taxes on solar panels and renewable energy equipment, warning high import...