Bangladesh
Japan’s Fossil Fuel Strategy Fueling Poverty in Bangladesh [Op-Ed]
Despite a severe foreign currency crisis, Bangladesh continues to pour billions into expensive, import-dependent fossil fuel projects—largely driven by Japan’s investments. While power plants remain idle due to fuel shortages, the burden of rising energy costs is pushing millions into poverty. Why is Bangladesh prioritising Japan’s energy agenda over its long-term sustainability?
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...
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