The government has set a target of generating 10,000 megawatts of electricity from solar by 2030 as part of efforts to ensure the country’s energy security.

The government has introduced a new policy framework to speed up renewable energy development by allowing unused or underutilised state-owned land to be used for clean energy projects under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Like the rest of the world, Bangladesh is currently grappling with the geopolitics-led energy supply disruption, described by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the biggest ever threat to energy security.

The international institute releases report on Iran tensions and Asia’s energy crisis

Women constitute only about 32 percent of the total global workforce in the renewable energy sector, with even lower representation in technical and decision-making positions.

Bangladesh relies primarily on fossil fuels, especially coal and natural gas, to generate power.

Bangladesh, a developing economy heavily reliant on fossil fuels, is entering a critical phase of its energy journey amid rising energy demand and environmental challenges.

The transition to clean energy has emerged as an urgent priority for Bangladesh, yet it is disheartening to learn of rampant corruption and exploitation within the sector.

Solar power sees 31% growth during first six months of 2025

Governments must fully commit to the clean energy future.

The urgency to move away from fossil fuels and into renewables isn’t just about climate change anymore.

Target set to meet 20% of power demand from green sources by 2030

There is a huge scope for green employment opportunities in Bangladesh.

Renewable energy accounts for only about 4.5 percent of total installed capacity in Bangladesh.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to providing €350 million in loans to support renewable energy projects in Bangladesh, with the European Union contributing an additional €45 million in grants.

The long-awaited draft of the new Renewable Energy Policy (REP) 2025 was published in February, inviting suggestions and advice for refinement.

The Policy Exchange Bangladesh organises policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s future

2024 is the warmest year on record, surpassing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold.

The challenges are multifaceted, from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels to inefficiencies within factory operations.

Shah Md Ahsan Habib, a professor at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management, conducted the study