energy crisis in Bangladesh

Early closure will hurt business

Govt should shift trading hours, enforce smarter in-store energy use.
6 April 2026, 18:59 PM

Austerity measures are a necessary move

We must navigate this difficult time with careful balance.
3 April 2026, 19:10 PM

Securing Bangladesh’s energy future

In recent weeks, energy has been one of the most discussed topics—whether in the news, seminars, articles, or the global stock market—not just for Bangladesh but for the rest of the world. Securing energy resources is key, as it determines how the economy will prosper in the years ahead.
1 April 2026, 19:34 PM

What the government must prioritise to tackle power and energy challenges

Unless Bangladesh makes efforts to control power generation costs, price hikes alone will not significantly minimise the subsidy burden.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Reduce system loss in the energy sector

Govt must address technical defects, gas theft and wastage
3 August 2025, 06:00 AM

How can Bangladesh enhance its energy security?

Continuous gas exploration and exploitation of renewable energy should be the two pillars of energy security in the country.
27 February 2024, 14:00 PM

Only good governance can ensure long-term energy security

Bangladesh has been struggling with primary energy supply since 2007, a long 17 years. Unfortunately, the focus was never to solve this fundamental problem sustainably but to build more power plants that are visible and carry larger political mileage.
19 February 2024, 18:00 PM

When will fuel prices be adjusted?

Government must reduce financial burden for citizens
26 January 2024, 05:30 AM

We are not taking our energy crisis seriously

In Bangladesh, natural gas has been predominant in the energy mix for decades.
20 July 2023, 01:00 AM

Hope in the time of energy crisis

India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline to reduce cost and time of fuel transportation
19 March 2023, 19:16 PM

How global energy market volatility impacted inflation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been facing persistent high inflation over the last one year
13 March 2023, 03:00 AM

Caught between two crises

Real solution lies in reassessment of government energy policy
26 February 2023, 11:36 AM

Ensure fair exchange for Bangladesh

It is inconceivable that Bangladesh should have voluntarily entered an agreement so detrimental to the nation and its people, who must ultimately shoulder the burden of higher prices.
3 February 2023, 09:50 AM

Does renewable energy have a future in Bangladesh?

Despite the fact that Bangladesh is a small country in terms of area; electricity grid coverage is very poor.
28 November 2022, 12:00 PM

Spot LNG purchase by pvt sector gets nod

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday instructed the import of liquified natural gas from the spot market by the private sector as the government looks to alleviate the industrial energy crisis that is threatening to derail Bangladesh’s growth momentum.
28 November 2022, 01:00 AM

Is there a way out of Bangladesh's energy crisis? Experts tell all.

"It is time for us to ask how much we have been able to recover from the energy crisis."
21 November 2022, 16:00 PM

There is no rationale for bulk power price hike

We have observed a serious lack of accountability in the entire process of electricity price fixing.
21 November 2022, 13:58 PM

Our fiscal space is narrowing fast

Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh
21 November 2022, 13:40 PM

Can Bangladesh find a way out of the energy crisis?

The energy sector was made LNG-dependent despite repeated warnings about it by experts.
20 November 2022, 02:00 AM

Uninterrupted energy supply to industries should be ensured by government policy

It is crucial we understand the economic and social costs of the energy crisis, as well as its short- and long-term consequences.
14 November 2022, 09:00 AM