Bangladesh

How Bangladesh and Pakistan Can Survive the Energy Crisis

Fossil fuel import dependence has put Pakistan and Bangladesh in a very similar situation. However, both countries' pathways for salvaging it are also comparable: diversifying their energy mixes with a focus on renewables and reduced reliance on deliveries.

Solar and Wind Power Potential in Bangladesh

Considering the huge solar and wind power potential in Bangladesh, the investment opportunities in renewable energy are there for the taking.

Renewable Energy in Bangladesh – Current Trends and Future Opportunities

Renewable energy in Bangladesh is a sector with vast room for growth. As of 2024,...

The G7’s Responsibility to Help Bangladesh and Other Climate-affected Countries

At the approaching 2023 G7 meeting, the world expects global leaders to address the elephant in the room: fossil fuel phase-out. The G7 must set an example and develop a unified vision to help address climate change – an issue heavily impacting developing nations.

Energy Security in Bangladesh is Threatened by Fossil Fuels 

The fossil fuel dependence of Bangladesh has significantly impacted its economy. The country should no longer bear the exorbitant power costs and unreliable supply, especially when better, cleaner and cheaper options exist.

How the Unreliability and Unpredictability of Fossil Fuels Hurt Bangladesh

Bangladesh has suffered enough from fossil fuel import dependence and has experienced first-hand how the dirtiest fuels affect the climate. However, thanks to its clean energy potential, the country holds the keys to an independent and sustainable future.

The Electricity Sector in Bangladesh: What Comes Next?

Transitioning the power sector in Bangladesh towards renewable energy would unlock massive benefits for the country, its economy and society.

Repercussions of China’s Coal Pledge on Asian Economies

China's historic pledge to stop coal financing abroad will help in lowering global carbon emissions. However, the decision may also risk economic growth in Asian countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. Experts demand stronger commitments from Beijing in order to support the renewable energy transition in the region.

Learnings from Bangladesh’s Solar Home System

The world's largest off-grid solar program gave 20 million Bangladeshis access to electricity in rural areas. The program so far has gained a lot of global popularity and experts believe it can be replicated in other countries.

The Power Overcapacity in Bangladesh and How Can Renewable Energy Help

June was the month when the new Power Sector Master Plan in Bangladesh should have...

The Renewable Energy Potential of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country that, without any fanfare, had managed to overcome a past filled...

There and Back Again: The Transition From Coal to Gas in Bangladesh

Gas to coal to gas again – this sums up Bangladesh’s trajectory on the energy...

The State of Renewable Energy in Bangladesh – Slow Transition, But Big Potential

Data by the World Bank for 2019 shows that Bangladesh was ranked 5th for the...

Renewable Energy’s Role in the Electrification of Asia

Access to electricity in Asia is not only a requirement for basic quality of life,...

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