Political Economy of Renewable Energy Transition in Bangladesh

Bangladesh stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition as it seeks to achieve SDG 7—affordable and clean energy by 2030—by increasing the share of renewable energy (RE) in its total energy

Investment Needs for Renewable Energy in Bangladesh

Bangladesh stands at a crucial point in its energy transition as it strives to meet growing energy demand sustainably while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. This report assesses the investment

Macroeconomic Effects of Energy Price Fluctuations: Evidence from Bangladesh

Bangladesh has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies but remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels and international energy markets. The volatility of global fossil fuel prices

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

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

An Analysis of the Power and Energy Sector in the FY2023-24 National Budget

There is no denying that, to sustain Bangladesh’s growth momentum and address its development challenges, a continuous and uninterrupted energy supply is a prerequisite. Currently, the energy landscape of Bangladesh is primarily characterized by natural gas

Effects of Inflation on the Livelihoods of Poor Households in Bangladesh: Findings from SANEM’s Nationwide Household Survey 2023 (November-December 2020)

The global supply chain has been severely disrupted as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, hampering production and trade, leading to a catastrophic fuel and food shortage. As a result, prices have skyrocketed for everything from food to non-food items. This crisis has had

COVID-19 and Business Confidence in Bangladesh: Findings from the 7th Round of Nationwide Firm-level Survey in January 2022

The seventh round of the Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey commenced in January 2022—at a time when the country had entered a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the new Omicron

Impact of COVID-19 on Labour Market and Migration in Bangladesh

Although COVID-19 was primarily a health risk, the lockdown that was imposed as a precaution to contain the spread of the virus caused severe economic crises all over the world. The situation was no different

COVID-19 and Business Confidence in Bangladesh: Findings from the 6th Round of Nationwide Firm-level Survey in October 2021

COVID-19 had a tremendous economic impact on Bangladesh, especially in 2020, with massive business losses and closures, as well as an increase in unemployment and poverty. However, the effects