Energy experts are worried about Bangladesh not having an energy transition roadmap yet, warning that the acute energy crisis is likely to persist.
The experts, however, had different views about what constituted an energy transition. Some of them are in favor of switching to renewable energy, while others believe it could be adopting nuclear energy or any other alternative source of energy.
They shared the observation at a seminar titled ‘Energy Transition: Is Bangladesh on the Right Track?’ organized by the Cosmos Foundation at the Cosmos Centre in Dhaka recently.
Concerned by endless corruption in the fossil fuel sector, the energy experts viewed the energy transition as an opportunity to ensure accountability and energy efficiency with the end goal of establishing energy and consumer justice.
“Energy transition should ideally begin with ensuring energy justice and consumer rights,” said M Shamsul Alam, energy adviser, Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB).
He was surprised by the fact that the Anti-Corruption Commission had yet to bring corruption charges against anyone in the energy sector since the interim government assumed power, promising change and transparency.
