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Energy Sector Fattened Oligarchs in the Past: Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir
Environment & Efficiency

Energy Sector Fattened Oligarchs in the Past: Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir

The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning, Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, stated that the power and energy sector was pushed toward oligarchs during the fallen government’s tenure. Instead of enhancing domestic capacity, an import-dependent energy sector was established. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir said that in the past, the energy sector fattened the oligarchs. Industrialists ...

May 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM3 min
Bangladesh May Achieve Energy Efficiency Goals Ahead of Schedule: IEEFA
Environment & Efficiency

Bangladesh May Achieve Energy Efficiency Goals Ahead of Schedule: IEEFA

Bangladesh is reaping the benefits of various initiatives undertaken over the past decade to enhance energy efficiency. If this trend continues, the country could achieve its energy efficiency goals ahead of schedule—according to information revealed in a report by the international research organization, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, titled ...

December 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM2 min
Thermal Power Plants Face Complications Unloading Coal
Environment & Efficiency

Thermal Power Plants Face Complications Unloading Coal

The Ministry of Shipping is seeking a port channel maintenance fee against the transportation of imported coal for the country’s thermal power plants. All port authorities in the country have requested this fee to maintain the navigability of the channels. A power plant authority is even unable to unload coal from a ship that recently ...

January 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM5 min