An Outlook over Electrical Energy Generation and Mixing Policies of Bangladesh to Achieve Sustainable Energy Targets -Vision 2041

Abstract

This paper presents an outlook on the power

generation and mixing policies taken by the Government of

Bangladesh (GOB) to remove energy crisis and ensure energy

access. Electricity generation and fulfilling people’s demand

with limited energy resources is very challenging for a

developing country like Bangladesh. Over the last two decades,

energy consumption in Bangladesh has been rising rapidly for

the acceleration of economic growth and sustainable

development. Conventional energy sources like natural gas, oil,

coal, and some non-conventional energy sources are trying to

fulfil the present energy demand. As development of the

economy directly depends on the energy, a commitment of the

current government to ensure the affordability of electricity

for all citizens by 2041. The goal of this study is to analyze and

compare the present and past energy consumption and reserve

energy resources of Bangladesh, problems, and policies to meet

present demand as well as future power demands.