Expanding Private Investment in Bangladesh in the Context of LDC Graduation
Private investment fuels economic growth and sustainability. In this connection, Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status by November 2026 could impose
Energy Efficiency- Are we doing enough?
Energy efficiency has emerged as an area of attention in the global power and energy sector only in recent years. The underlying principle of this concept is to use less energy input to produce same output. It has been recognized in COP 28 and a pledge was made that global average annual rate of energy efficiency
Unlocking solar and wind: Driving Bangladesh’s shift to clean and green energy
In alignment with the growing importance of renewable energy in the global power and energy sector, the Government of Bangladesh has produced numerous government documents outlining different ambitions for the renewable energy sector. There is the 40,000 MW renewable energy
Solar energy landscape in Bangladesh: prospects and problems
The remarkable solar energy potential in Bangladesh positions it as a highly promising and valuable renewable resource within the country. According to the National Solar Energy Roadmap (draft), with an average daily solar radiation of about 4.5 kWh/m2, there lies a significant opportunity
How realistic is the draft Integrated Power Sector Master Plan?
An Integrated Power Sector Master Plan has been prepared with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh as of June 2021. It integrates and revises the previous energy plans such as the Power System Master
Thinking Aloud: Volume X, Issue 7
The theme of the December 2023 issue of Thinking Aloud is “Emerging Development Challenges in Bangladesh”. The first page article, ‘A “blended regime” in crisis’, puts forth a novel concept
Estimating Costs of LNG-based Power Generation and Devising Alternatives Pathways towards Green and Clean Energy
The power and energy sector of Bangladesh is currently being challenged by newer obstacles imposing its inherent structural and institutional vulnerabilities despite of notable achievements
Understanding the Renewable Energy Landscape in Bangladesh
The energy landscape of Bangladesh is primarily characterised and sustained by fossil fuel-based energy sources, namely, natural gas, with more than half of the electricity being generated by domestic natural
Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 4
The September issue of Thinking Aloud explores Bangladesh’s path to a resilient, green economy, focusing on climate action, sustainability, innovation, and the reforms needed to tackle global environmental challenges. Here’s what’s inside
ISRAT HOSSAIN
Israt Hossain’s journey at SANEM started on September 1, 2021, as a Senior Research Associate. Before joining SANEM, she served Daffodil International University as a lecturer for five years. Her academic background consists of a Master of Arts(Economics) from the University of Oklahoma and a Master and a Bachelor of Social Science (Economics) from the […]
