Although not a major carbon-emitting country, Bangladesh can emerge as a global pioneer in carbon reduction as a victim of climate change, experts said at an event yesterday.

They said the RMG sector should lead this effort, given its potential to increase the use of renewable energy in factories. Additionally, they called on the government to align policies and set a timeline to achieve net zero emissions.

In a major policy shift, the government would not issue any state sovereign guarantee in favour of privately-owned power plants, discouraging foreign direct investment (FDI) in power generation, sources said.

As part of the move, the government has decided not to ink implementation agreements (IAs) with the future power plant sponsors, according to the sources.

Investors are also fearful of facing fresh challenges regarding the continuation of the work when a new government takes over

The new solar power projects floated by the interim government are riskier for investors as the tender conditions allow for payment delay or defaults alongside power purchase contract cancellation without enough compensation, experts and investors said on Saturday.

The Payra 1,320MW Thermal Power Plant in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali has resumed full production following a roughly two-month halt for maintenance works on its second unit and test runs of a neighbouring facility.

Upon completing maintenance works, which began on November 9 last year, the authorities began generating electricity from the second unit of the coal-fired power plant at around 9:30pm on Tuesday.

The settlement of maritime disputes with Myanmar and India way back in 2013 and 2014, though remarkable for Bangladesh with the establishment of its right to sea resources in the hugely expanded maritime zones, is yet to see any noticeable progress in setting out a work plan in that direction. Clearly, what the international court's verdict implied was a horizon waiting to be explored and exploited with well planned policies and matching actions. Nearly a decade later, progress in exploring and exploiting these resources remains elusive. The promise of a "blue economy" is yet to materialise into actionable policies and programmes.

KEPZ to soon come under the jurisdiction of Beza after legal aspects are addressed, says Beza Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun

While a roadmap has been prepared to ensure gas and electricity supply for government economic zones, the new Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) administration has not developed a similar plan for private zones.

“We are talking about Aramco, the biggest oil company in the world. They are willing to come to Bangladesh to build a refinery here,” says Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan

Technological advances and environmental concerns are rapidly changing the energy landscape of the world. Renewable energy currently comprises more than 50 per cent of total primary energy and more than 90 per cent of electricity production in some countries. The energy policies of most countries have been updated to reflect this new reality, and Bangladesh should not be an exception.

Intraco Refuelling Station PLC to bring 20 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) more gas from the Bhola in the CNG (Comprehensive Natural Gas) form.

Currently, the company has been distributing 5 MMCFD to different industries in Dhaka and adjoining areas after transmitting gas from Bhola through trailers.

The country’s power supply outlook for the next summer remains bleak with energy experts suggesting that optimum use of coal power capacity should be the core of the power generation plan to tackle the situation.

They, however, pointed out many obstacles to achieving the target.

Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom has said that it has completed necessary tasks of Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and is getting ready to start its operation from next year.

Battery-run rickshaws are an inexpensive and efficient transportation solution invented by local mechanics. Now, the authorities must regulate these vehicles, as the lack of driver training and licensing and the unregulated number of vehicles on the road pose serious safety risks

Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing down - and at times reversing - climate commitments in a shift that they are likely to stick with in 2025.

The supply of gas has reduced to almost zero, as residents complain, in many areas of the capital city. Industries in neighbouring areas also make similar complaints. Whilst households in areas such as Badda, Central Road, Gendaria, Kanthal Bagan, Mirpur, Mohammadpur and Rampura complain that they receive almost no gas during the day time and for a good part of the night, forcing many to eat out or buy food at restaurants, industries complain of having been forced to run to less than capacity.

Energypac Power Generation (EPGL) is at risk of going out of business with its finance cost persistently going up and revenue shrinking.

It bore half of its revenue as finance cost last year. Finance cost grew even further in FY25.