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Bangladesh’s energy crisis is no secret. Every day, families and businesses feel the pinch as gas supplies fall short and demand keeps rising. While we rely heavily on expensive LNG imports and aging gas fields like Bibiyana, there’s untapped potential much closer to home—in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The problem? For decades, this promising region has been left on the sidelines. Only a handful of wells have been drilled in over a century, even though neighboring areas like Tripura and Myanmar have discovered vast gas reserves with far more exploration. It’s a missed opportunity we can’t afford. It’s time to rethink how we explore and develop these resources. BAPEX alone can’t tackle the challenges in this rugged, complex terrain. We need to open the door to experienced partners through joint ventures or Production Sharing Contracts, and consider flexible government-to-government deals to fast-track progress. We also can’t ignore the bigger picture. Choosing exploration partners isn’t just about money and technology—it’s about geopolitics and trust. And to get this right, we need a team of experts—academics, industry veterans, and policymakers—working together to guide decisions based on facts, not politics. The Hill Tracts aren’t just another energy block—they could be a game-changer for Bangladesh’s future.

Even if today’s government can’t act fully, laying the groundwork now means the next one can hit the ground running. Delaying any longer? That’s a risk we simply can’t take.

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