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.