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More than two-thirds of the total power generation capacity will remain idle this coming winter, as more power is added to the national grid from the private sector pushing up the capacity payment obligation of the government.

BloombergNEF: Renewable energy provides the cheapest option for Bangladesh to meet its growing electricity demand while reducing emissions

From road to rail to seaport and airport, under-river tunnel to elevated expressway, water utility to e-governance, coal to solar energy, China makes its presence felt everywhere in Bangladesh with funds, technology, and expertise.

Massive investment in renewable energy and green infrastructures is necessary to leave a greener world for future generations, said experts at a conference today.

Japan ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori and Economic Relations Division secretary Sharifa Khan hold documents after signing an ‘exchange of notes’ and a ‘loan agreement’ for the 7th tranche of the Matarbari Ultra supercritical coal-fired power project. JICA Bangladesh Office chief representative Ichiguchi Tomohide was also present at the signing ceremony at ERD office at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka on Saturday.

An "Exchange of Notes" and a "Loan Agreement" for the 7th tranche of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-fired Power Project were signed on Saturday (30 September) between the Governments of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Japan.

A convoy of vehicles carries uranium under special guard to the Rooppur project area

A convoy of vehicles carries uranium under special guard to the Rooppur project area

Bangladesh refrained from obtaining any development project loans from the AIIB last fiscal

Bangladesh has already received the first of seven consignments of uranium for the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), and six more shipments are set to arrive in the next six weeks, Project Director Shaukat Akbar confirmed on Friday.

Bangladesh has already received the first of seven consignments of uranium for the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), and six more shipments are set to arrive in the next six weeks, Project Director Shaukat Akbar confirmed on Friday.

The deep seaport was initially designed for coal delivery; however, now it will be expanded for commercial use due to Jica’s support

The issue of massive capacity charges being paid yearly has become a cause for serious concern. While there are a lot of misconceptions about the practice, it is not limited to Bangladesh but has turned out to be a global practice

According to a report from the Ministry of Energy and Power, Bangladesh, which has been witnessing power crises lately that have impacted badly the industries in the country including the readymade garment sector, is set to increase its power generation capacity by 4,817 megawatts within this year, thanks to the establishment of new power plants

To be officially handed over on October 5
RNPP has two 1200MW units