The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is akin to a high-stakes chess game, a strategic move that will shape the future of nations and the well-being of their citizens. In the heart of South Asia lies Bangladesh, a country with a rich history, vibrant culture, and a burgeoning economy. As the world grapples with climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Bangladesh finds itself at a crossroads. How can it smoothly transition from fossil fuels to renewabl

1. On 14 May, we met in Paris at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, co-chaired by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Prime Minister of Norway H.E. Jonas Gahr Stre, the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, and the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Dr. Fatih Birol. 2. The Summit organised by the IEA, brought together over 1000 delegates, from governments, private sector, development partne

The government has approved an Annual Development Plan, or ADP, worth Tk 2.65 trillion for the 2024-25 fiscal year, an 8.16 percent rise from the revised outlay for the current fiscal year and 0.76 percent from the original. The endorsement of the new ADP came in a meeting of the National Economic Council chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka on Thursday. At a media briefing after the meeting, Planning Minister Abdus Salam said, Acceptable and implementable proj