fossil fuel

As of June 2023, renewable energy sources make up a modest 4.5% of Bangladesh’s total energy capacity. Photo: TBS
Panorama

To embrace green energy, Bangladesh must break free from fossil fuel

The interim government published a draft of the new Renewable Energy Policy 2025 in February this year and also emphasised the renewable energy sector at the recent investment summit. Can the...

NGO Forum on ADB and Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network (CLEAN) officials at the press conference at Banglamotor in Dhaka on 22 April 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Energy

Civil society groups lambast ADB for $17b fossil fuel investment in Bangladesh

A natural gas flare burns near an oil pump jack. Subsidies for fossil fuels have risen over the past two years despite nations’ commitments to phasing them out and reducing emissions. Photo: Bloomberg
Energy

G-7’s failing renewables commitment, pushing fossil fuel in Bangladesh, beyond: Report

A natural gas flare burns near an oil pump jack. Subsidies for fossil fuels have risen over the past two years despite nations’ commitments to phasing them out and reducing emissions. Photo: Bloomberg
World+Biz

New York to fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion under new climate law

Experts urged the government not to adopt hydrogen, ammonia based power plants on 13 December. Photo: TBS
Energy

Experts urge govt not to adopt ammonia, hydrogen power projects

Overproduction of plastic has led to an urgent global waste problem — yet production continues. Photo: Nayem Ali
Panorama

Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production?

Bangladeshi CSOs protest against the gas industry during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), in Baku, Azerbaijan on 15 November 2024. Photo: Courtesy
Climate Change

Bangladesh civil society demands fossil fuel phase-out

Former vice president Al Gore speaks during a session on Climate Trace, a database that monitors emissions, at the COP29 UN Climate Summit, Friday, 15 November 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Photo: AP via UNB
World+Biz

COP29 reveals world's most polluting cities amid fossil fuel frustration

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Environment

South Asian CSOs demand decarbonisation through ending fossil fuel commitment

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Rizwana for cutting fossil fuel use to address climate change

A natural gas flare burns near an oil pump jack. Subsidies for fossil fuels have risen over the past two years despite nations’ commitments to phasing them out and reducing emissions. Photo: Bloomberg
Energy

Fossil fuel sector receiving $438.6bn in subsidies annually in Global South: ActionAid

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Corporates

Protesters in Ctg demand G7 nations cease fossil fuel financing on eve of 50th summit

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Environment

Climate activists demand end to fossil fuels, push for renewables