power sector

power sector

Matarbari plant in Moheshkhali, Cox's Bazar. File Photo: Nupa Alam/TBS

What makes Bangladesh's power sector bleed billions

The National Review Committee (NRC) recently estimated annual losses in the power sector at around $1.5 billion, largely attributing the damage to unfavourable power purchase agreements

Shafiqul Alam. Sketch: TBS

Getting Bangladesh's renewable energy transition on track

Dr Zahid Hussain is the former lead economist at the World Bank Dhaka Office. Photo: TBS

How Bangladesh engineered a power crisis it can no longer afford

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How cronyism and kleptocracy dominated Hasina-era power sector

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Bangladesh power sector at a glance

Power bill arrears from public, private entities cross Tk10,000cr

Power bill arrears from public, private entities cross Tk10,000cr

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Energy crisis worsened by monopoly, policy failure, finds task force 

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Tax exemptions were part of broader policy to attract investment: Summit responds to White Paper

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8 Rural Electrification Board officials sent to jail in sedition case

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Gas, power prices to be set thru public hearing: Energy adviser

Assistant General Manager (IT) of Brahmanbaria Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) SK Shakil Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Brahmanbaria Palli Bidyut AGM arrested

Interim govt contemplating new bond issuance to clear BPDB’s dues with pvt power producers

Interim govt contemplating new bond issuance to clear BPDB’s dues with pvt power producers

AI can reduce operating expenses by 15-20%, increase the efficiency of renewable energy by up to 20%, and decrease unscheduled outages by 30%. Photo: TBS

Artificial intelligence in bangladesh's power sector: A catalyst for transformation