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And it’s just a small thing in the scheme of things but the govt is buying lord knows what dressed up as bituminous coal on tender from all over the world…..these modern power plants have to try to burn all calibre of imported fuel so I can understand the technical issues…..that would be reduced if they could use there absolutely superior home grown fuel…..the stations could be finely tuned to burn this quality produce saving maintenance issues,reducing pollution and god knows how much co2 to drag it back to bangla

I’ve said it before but Bangladesh has to utilise the power generation it has…..that’s coal and gas,they have some of the best engineered cp stations in the world the issue is getting off import fuel…….yea it’s years away but if it’s not implemented now it will be even more years away……..forget the green dream that will be booted out with the interim govt and will only happen when the country becomes inventive,stable and wealthy……….many years away……

Looking forward to see what these muppets come up with at this coal seminar 🙄

“Similarly, the availability of coal from domestic sources remains very limited and even the unlikely approval of the Phulbari project will not produce coal for several years”

Unlikely approval 😂…..that’s why we are at 1.5p any sign of circumstances changing with new policies and you will not get these shares for £1.50

The energy problems of the economy will not be solved in 2025 although remarkable progress is being made. For natural gas, the government must accelerate on shore and shallow water exploration and development, even though success in these areas is uncertain and reaching production will take years.

It is unlikely that much increase in gas reserves will come from the existing fields. Forecast of domestic gas availability is too optimistic and reserve run down will come faster than present planning suggests.

Similarly, the availability of coal from domestic sources remains very limited and even the unlikely approval of the Phulbari project will not produce coal for several years.

Bangladesh is faced with continued growing dependence on imports. More imports of LNG will be difficult in the next two years, even if the government chooses to expand LNG import capacity.

The government's efforts to increase the availability of electricity generated from solar farms will prove difficult as it is uncertain how bidders will react to the concept of a merchant project where the owners of the generating facility must find customers for most of the electricity and the government will be a more limited buyer.

The most rapid way to solve the energy problems is through privatization of the distribution and transmission systems, as well as the government's own fields. This would reduce the high losses in the distribution and transmission systems.

Wind energy has little to help in the short run and with the United States stopping much of its development of wind-based energy the world effort will moderate.

One must expect a difficult 2025 with short supply of electricity and gas and rising costs as the government begins to reduce subsidies. Imports of electricity from India’s Adami project will continue at full capacity.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/longform/374587/looking-ahead-at-bangladesh-2025

About time Rizwana did something relatable to her job description!!……..19 canals choked up through poor administration eventually they get to work……it makes you wonder if seeing Bangladesh flooded gave these environmentalists ammunition to beg for relief instead of tasking the drainage issue……..?

A master plan will be taken to restore 19 Dhaka canals to resolve the capital's waterlogging problem, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said on Sunday.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/dhaka/374512/rizwana-19-canals-to-be-restored-to-end

BNP eyes strengthening ties with China for mutual benefit

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also attended the programme, expressing gratitude to the Chinese envoy for initiating the visit and sending such a diverse delegation to China.

BNP delegation meets ex-US assistant secretary Robert Destro

“I hope this visit will surely strengthen the friendly ties between Bangladesh and China,” the BNP leader said.

He recalled that BNP founder Ziaur Rahman laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s diplomatic relations with China and expressed hope that these relations would continue to grow for the mutual benefit of both nations.

He also voiced the hope that China would continue to contribute to Bangladesh’s development process and become involved in the Teesta River water management project for the betterment of the people in Bangladesh’s northern region.

https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/bnp-leaders-journalists-among-22-member-delegation-heading-to-china-tonight/154147

This is a strange little green 5 month contract ending in November??…..this could be the Nepalese government not committing beyond November as there’s potentially a new government in December that’s pro coal?………

Bangladesh is set to receive 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal via India for five months, starting from June to November 2025, under a tripartite agreement signed between Bangladesh, Nepal and India on October 3 last year.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/energy/bangladesh-receive-40mw-electricity-nepal-5-months-1076051

There’s basically 3 people in bangla running ragged trying to keep it afloat….smiler,Rizwana and Fouzel….they have no experience in politics in negotiations or running a massive shakey economy…….the evidence of their incompetence after 6 months is piling up……

The answer to all these woes is shouting at these tree hugging buffoons but they won’t press the button……Rizwana the green cuckoo has just said no more loans,the country is collapsing under the weight of loans…the world should basically give Bangladeshi the money for free to go green 😂😂……I’m staggered at the mentality and blame and ignorance

Struggles with coal power

To bridge the supply gap, the government plans to rely more on coal-fired power plants during Ramadan, but these facilities are plagued by technical faults, fuel shortages, and unpaid bills.

Bangladesh has an installed coal power capacity of about 8,000 MW, yet current production is below 3,000 MW.

The Barapukuria Coal Power Plant, for instance, is producing less than 100 MW due to dwindling coal supplies, while Adani’s plant and others face shutdowns over similar issues.

The Rampal power plant is also struggling, frequently shutting down due to fuel shortages and mounting debts.

Fuel dependence and financial woes

Oil-fired power plants, with a combined capacity of around 6,000 MW, are typically used to meet peak demand, particularly at night. However, soaring fuel costs have made plant owners hesitant to import fuel, increasing uncertainty over their operation and exacerbating the load shedding crisis.

Government’s response

With both summer and Ramadan approaching, the government is scrambling to stabilise power supply. It has sought Tk8,000 crore from the Finance Division to import primary fuels and is ramping up LNG and coal imports.

https://www.daily-sun.com/post/792934

He affirmed that the BNP is ready to make any sacrifice, even lives if necessary, for the restoration of democracy and that the party will not retreat until democracy is firmly established.

Criticizing the advisers in the interim government, Shamsuzzaman questioned their priorities, saying: “They ask why there is such urgency [for election]. But what exactly is your role? Even after six months, you have failed to reduce rice prices, curb inflation or control market syndicates. The issues that existed during Hasina’s tenure remain unresolved and, in some cases, have worsened."

He further said: "Millions of people remain unemployed, yet the government has not created job opportunities, despite it being the state’s responsibility.”

While acknowledging Chief Adviser Dr Yunus’s intellect and contributions, Shamsuzzaman criticized him for telling students to form a party, suggesting that such statements indicate bias.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/politics/374530/shamsuzzaman-dudu-bnp-seeks-a-fair-election

amazingly the green cranks running the country think they are doing sterling work to fix bangladesh!!…….the business leaders are telling them different,the damage not having an elected government is choking investment and another 6 months of these clowns the country could be on its ****……..

The interim government aims to hold the national parliamentary elections in December. However, if that is not possible for any reason, the election may be postponed by up to a month, sources close to the interim administration and the chief adviser have indicated.

According to these sources, December remains the most likely timeframe for the elections. However, if delays occur, many government insiders believe the elections will be scheduled for January next year.

This is because Ramadan begins in February, making it difficult to conduct elections within the following two months, which also includes Eid-ul-Fitr.

Additionally, the storm season (Kalbaisakhi) and the monsoon would follow, making election arrangements challenging. If elections do not take place in December or January, they might be pushed back to early 2026.

Meanwhile, M Sakhawat Hossain, the interim government’s advisor to the Ministry of Shipping and Labour and Employment, told The Daily Star in an interview last Thursday that the election schedule could be announced around October.

https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/53pjogn546

Just before Xmas it seemed like 12-18 months for elections was just another lifetime away!…….and here we are nearly in March 2025 with the heat on the cuckoo govt to get democracy sorted In just 9months time…….closest ever😉

I personally don’t trust Yunus….he’s got rich off the back of his three zeros…the sooner he goes and takes his green fruit loops with him the healthier Bangla will be…..

As the political climate heats up again, the BNP is adopting a more cautious stance, reversing its earlier support for the interim government and student leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Movement amid suspicions of a plot to delay the national election.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/politics/374289/bnp-fears-election-delay-adopts-cautious-stance

Same old….no gas,no lecky and no ideas….🙄

Titas Gas officials reiterated that there is little chance of increasing the gas supply to residential sectors. They have requested 1.96 billion cubic feet daily, but the actual demand is even higher. Currently, they are receiving 1.55 billion cubic feet.

There are 4.3 million residential gas customers in the country. Of these, 400,000 use prepaid meters. They pay for the gas they use, with an average bill of less than Tk 500 per month. The remaining 3.9 million customers pay a fixed monthly bill of Tk 1,080 for two stoves, regardless of whether they get gas or not.

M Shamsul Alam, the energy adviser of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB), told Prothom Alo that gas prices are increasing while the supply of LNG remains limited.

He pointed out that though no customer receives the gas they need, they continue to pay their bills.

Such dishonest business practices by government institutions should be investigated, he stressed.

https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mlzot5xeog

I think as soon as we get this old fool to commit to an election date we will get a mining contractor rns……my opinion of course

It’s very obvious to me….private businesses are avoiding Bangladesh like the plague…….no govt no private jobs….surely these idiots running the country know privateers in business become wealthy because they make astute decisions…..throwing cash at a non democratic bunch of green crank’s is not good business…….Bangladesh needs a govt with a plan

Mongolia filling its boots……

Mongolia also seeks to capitalise on its coal reserves by venturing into hydrogen production, a potential future fuel for heavy industries such as steelmaking.

The country has been in discussions with Middle Eastern countries about the potential export of its hydrogen to them, Oyun-Erdene revealed.

Despite a struggling steel industry and generally flattening demand for coal in China, Mongolia is strategically positioned to maintain or even expand its market share, particularly as Russian supplies have become more costly.

“Mongolia has vast land capable of producing energy. We can sell the energy to China and also other Asian superpowers,” Oyun-Erdene said.

https://www.mining-technology.com/news/mongolia-coal-export-china-2025/?cf-view

Off topic but on topic!!…..

Net Zero Madness

Drax Power Station used to burn coal mined from a pit 20 miles away.

It now burns wood pellets made from trees chopped down 3,000 miles away.

And it produces 4 times more CO2 than it did when it was fuelled by coal.