Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has stressed the need for strong political commitment and long-term policy support to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy in Bangladesh and strengthen the country’s energy security.
He made the remarks while addressing a policy dialogue organized by the Bangladesh Working Group on Ecology and Development (BWGED) at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban recently.
The minister said energy security is not limited to ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply but is also closely linked to Bangladesh’s economic independence and sustainable development.
He emphasized that achieving a successful energy transition would require consistent political commitment, strategic planning and sustained investment in renewable energy.
A study presented by BWGED at the dialogue highlighted the economic benefits of solar energy, estimating that every kilowatt of installed solar capacity could save around Tk 30,000 annually in imported fuel costs.
Over the estimated 20-year lifespan of a solar power system, the cumulative savings could reach approximately Tk 550,000.
