power sector

power sector

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Bangladesh power sector at a glance

Based on data as of 13 August 2025

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

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Energy, power struggle with $1.75b dues

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At least Tk10,000 crore should be allocated for energy alone

In Bangladesh, about 85% of the renewables segment relies on solar power. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh is planning green, but acting red

A seminar on the power sector of Bangladesh was held at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity on Saturday (18 May). Photo: Collected

81% of power sector subsidy spent on capacity charges: Manna