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W2NCY, that’s probably because all the reporters are scared stiff of reporting anything that may go against Yunus for fear of their jobs ….

You really could not make it up!!!

17 power plants spend Tk 1,500cr producing no power

https://www.newagebd.net/post/power-energy/249862/17-power-plants-spend-tk-1500cr-producing-no-power

By 2041, Bangladesh would face the additional burden and cost of importing LNG that would reach $7-11 billion per year, two to three times the cost of all fossil fuel imports today," reads the study.

https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/power-master-plan-will-hurt-the-economy-3748906

“Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury, Director of Centre for Energy Research (CER) of UIU said, Renewable energy sector in Bangladesh is rapidly growing with projection of creating 3,000 to 4,000 new green jobs in the coming years.”

https://www.bssnews.net/news/222267

They sound so happy about renewables will create 3 to 4 thousand jobs in the coming years….

May be they should take a look at the Phulbari project, which will create 17000 jobs, as well as being good for the environment, and of course help the financial situation of the country!!

When will they open their eyes!!!

You can see from this report that Anu is feeling confident to speak out again now that he does not have to worry about Hasina 🙄

https://bdnews24.com/economy/db91326c5d70

LNG projects will cost Bangladesh $50 billion: its sustainable future: report

According to a report by Market Forces, Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Dhoritri Rokkhay Amra (DHORA), the development of new energy projects and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals could cost the country’s economy around $50 billion.

The report, presented at a press conference held today (9 November) at the Jatiya Press Club, also warns that these projects pose significant risks to the health and safety of millions of Bangladeshis, exacerbating toxic pollution and contributing to the intensification of disasters climate-related. , such as floods and cyclones.

The event was chaired by Dr Mujibur Rahman Howladar, former Chairman of National River Protection Commission and Advisory Board Member of DHORA and moderated by Sharif Jamil, Member Secretary of DHORA and Coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh.

https://joinseacadets.ca/2024/11/09/38364/as22EUs16RN58C.html

So in theory the elections will be announced very soon then …..

“According to the Constitution, elections must occur within 90 days after the parliament is dissolved. If this is not feasible, an extension of an additional 90 days is permissible.”

bnp standing committee member ***eshwar chandra roy on friday urged the interim government to complete electoral reforms first as people will not wait for the next national election for an indefinite period

https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/people-won-t-wait-indefinitely-for-election-***eshwar-149357

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election

Tens of thousands of activists of a leading political party in Bangladesh rallied in the nation’s capital on Friday, calling for a new election and quick reforms.

https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/world/article/thousands-rally-in-bangladesh-capital-as-major-19899888.php

Md Yunus' past remarks on US President-elect Donald Trump may hurt his future

Bangladesh's interim regime chief adviser Muhammad Yunus may face challenges dealing with the new Trump administration in the US due to his past statements on Donald Trump and the president elect's perceived limited interest in the South Asian country.

https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/md-yunus-past-remarks-on-us-president-elect-donald-trump-may-hurt-his-future/amp_articleshow/115063192.cms

WB to guarantee Bangladesh’s energy import payments: Country director

I wonder if they are referring to coal, but just can’t bring themselves to say it lol

"Domestic resource mobilisation is becoming an increasingly important issue. Digitalising the domestic resource mobilisation system is one potential way forward. Tough decisions will be required, and we hope the World Bank, along with other partners, will help assess the true state of the economy and the necessary reforms," he added.

https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/wb-guarantee-bangladeshs-energy-import-payments-country-director-986821?amp

Legal notice sent to govt seeking review, cancellation of all electricity deals with Adani

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/legal-notice-sent-govt-seeking-review-cancellation-all-electricity-deals-adani-986261

Things are definitely going to start to get interesting now!

Legal notice seeks cancellation of all electricity agreements with Adani

https://www.dhakatribune.com/amp/bangladesh/power-energy/364373/legal-notice-seeks-cancellation-of-all-adani

Legal notice seeks review of BPDB, Adani PPA

https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade-market/legal-notice-seeks-review-of-bpdb-adani-ppa-1730915319?amp=true

Three-Way Collision at Mongla Port Leaves Fisherman Missing

Bangladeshi authorities are searching for a fisherman who went missing in a three-way collision between his boat, a small coal carrier and an LPG carrier at Bangladesh's Mongla Port. It is the latest in a series of major casualties involving LPG carriers and tankers in Bangladesh.

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/three-way-collision-at-mongla-port-leaves-fisherman-missing

Allenby Capital Ltd

On the front page of their website …

“Helping growth companies

Allenby Capital is an employee-owned AIM Nominated Adviser and Broker offering a variety of funding solutions for fast growing companies.”

Maybe we are going to change our pace and become a fast growing company 😂😂

Good old Mansur from the FE, talking sense again, one day the powers that be will listen!!!

Yet, one still hears about how Bangladesh must not explore its own proven reserves of its coal because it will destroy the environment. Now that is very funny. It is alright to let thousands of illegal brick kilns operate all over the country - spewing out black smoke and soot into the air, causing all sorts of health and environmental problems. It is alright for industrial waste to enter the water supply untreated wreaking havoc on both marine life and drinking water and even that is acceptable. But should we extract coal using open pit mining? No, we must not. It will destroy Bangladesh; at least that's what people have been duped into thinking. Until the time comes when policymakers decide to get their collective heads out of the mud and start calculating how they are going to pay back those billions of dollars in foreign loans, nothing will change. There is no choice but to start mining coal domestically if the objective is to pull off an economic recovery. All this will take a few years, but that's the price one pays for short-sighted energy policies of the past.

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/opinions/coal-conundrum-stages-a-comeback

The country has a power generation capacity of more than 7000 MW from coal powered plants. However, power generation from coal powered plants has declined to less than 3000 MW.

Relevant people say the power plants are struggling to maintain a supply as per the demand due to the pending bills, dollar crisis and complications over tender.

As a result, two of the seven coal power plants of the country were forced to shut their operations. Besides, power generation has been greatly hampered in four other coal powered plants.

https://en.prothomalo.com/amp/story/bangladesh/musikrjkeq

This will be as harmful to the country as not having energy!

https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/rmg/tusuka-group-closes-6-rmg-factories-gazipur-indefinitely-amid-workers-strike-983476?amp

So much corruption…. These numbers for importing coal are staggering!!!

“During the Awami League regime, there had been a case of corruption and irregularities involving about $154 million in this power plant.

Project officials alleged that a nexus of the top brass at CPGCBL has planned to embezzle Tk50 billion in the name of importing coal for the power plant in three years.”

https://www.daily-sun.com/post/775527