Shafiqul Alam

Environmental Economist Shafiqul Alam. TBS Sketch
Thoughts

Making Bangladesh’s power sector sustainable

The Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan has projected that the country's peak power demand will reach 27.1 gigawatts in 2030, following a 7% growth per annum. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Supplement

Streamline power sector to reduce overcapacity, financial burden

Shafiqul Alam. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

National Energy Security Day: Bangladesh must strive for energy efficiency amid energy security concerns

Sketch: TBS
Supplement

Bangladesh must revamp its power system model by keeping space for renewables

Increasing frequency, intensity and duration of floods are affecting livelihoods and infrastructure in Bangladesh. Photo: Mumit M
Panorama

COP27 must deliver on climate finance for Bangladesh

Environmental Economist Shafiqul Alam. TBS Sketch
Thoughts

As borrowing cost goes down, renewable energy and efficiency should get a major boost

Environmental Economist Shafiqul Alam. TBS Sketch
Energy

Energy efficiency in the household sectorcan save us thousands of crores

Environmental Economist Shafiqul Alam. TBS Sketch
Thoughts

Energy security: What Bangladesh needs to do

Are we fighting a losing climate battle?
Thoughts

Are we fighting a losing climate battle?

Environmental Economist Shafiqul Alam. TBS Sketch
Thoughts

Load shedding may not fully deliver the intended results unless people become proactive

Environmental Economist Shafiqul Alam. TBS Sketch
Thoughts

The man-made Ukraine crisis is a serious drag on climate actions

How high energy prices stimulate energy efficiency and conservation
Panorama

How high energy prices stimulate energy efficiency and conservation

Shafiqul Alam. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

A disruptive world is an opportunity to speed up energy transition