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IMED report highlights financial strain, concerns in countrys power sector

Shahnaj Begum

The Awami League government in its three terms has so far paid a total of Tk1,04,926.81 crore to 82 independent power producers and 32 rental power plants as capacity charge and rental payments.State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources

Diseases linked to air pollution rise in BD, despite Ministrys claim of seasonal impact: Study

Shahnaj Begum

Death related disease with the air pollution is increasing in Bangladesh, although the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Chang has said that the air pollution is a phenomenon of only four months of the dry season in Bangladesh, study

Thrust on cautious monitoring of energy demand despite BDs projected GDP growth

Shahnaj Begum

Despite projections by the Planning Commission of Bangladesh that the country will be taking off at a faster pace in the next five years regarding GDP growth, the Integrated Energy and Power Sector Master Plan (IEPMP) has sounded a note

Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 well-nigh impossible

Shahnaj Begum

The Integrated Power and Energy Sector Master Plan (IPESMP) outlines Bangladeshs goal to achieve net-zero emissions (NZS) of energy-based greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2050. However, the document acknowledges the challenges posed by the countrys current economic development stage and the

Challenges ahead as BD energy demand expected to increase by 3.75 folds by 2050

Shahnaj Begum

The Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) indicates that Bangladeshs energy demand is projected to increase significantly, expanding by 3.75 times from the current level to the year 2050. Simultaneously, electricity demand is expected to surge by 7.82 times,

Dhaka to discuss labour rights with diplomats soon

Shahnaj Begum

Bangladesh is scheduled to present its stance on the labor rights situation in the country and provide updates on the progress in the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) to diplomats from five countries-USA, EU, France, Spain, and Germany-along

BD will push for 'Loss and Damage Fund' to roll at COP-28

Shahnaj Begum

Bangladesh is set to advocate for the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund for climate-vulnerable countries during the COP-28, focusing on effective climate adaptation and mitigation. The issues related to the Loss and Damage Fund Operationalize and the resolution

Experts urge BD to engage in dialogue with USA, EU to address concerns

Shahnaj Begum

Bangladesh should urgently engage in dialogue with the USA and the European Union (EU) to address concerns raised by both international stakeholders, experts suggest. This proactive approach is seen as crucial for any future application to the GSP+ application in

Matarbari area designated for clean power production in BD

Shahnaj Begum

The Power Division in Bangladesh has designated the entire Matarbari area for clean power production, aiming to adopt environmentally friendly technology and practices. The initial plan in 2017 was to establish a 6,000 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired power station and a

Dhaka-EIB sign 396m euro accord for renewable energy projects

Shahnaj Begum

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Bangladesh signed agreements worth 395 million euro to implement seven renewable energy projects in Bangladesh for a sustainable green transition of Bangladesh's power sector.Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the European Commission Chairman Ursula