Current Energy Crisis and Energy Insecurity Situation In Bangladesh

Due to the shortage of natural gas, oil, and coal, Bangladesh currently going through an energy crisis and insecurity situation as the maximum power generation of the country depends on gas, oil, and coal. Bangladesh is currently facing a daily shortage of 1000-1500 megawatts of electricity. Therefore, the country on average daily faces 3 hours of load shedding currently which is more than 10 hours in some places. This huge amount of load shedding creates thermal comfort issues, which grows the public health, and mental health problems. The energy insecurity of Bangladesh due to COVID-19 and Ukraine Russian war is the key reason behind the current energy crisis. Now it is high time for Bangladesh to implement an alternative power generation system soon to solve the issue. Urgent support from developed nations and international organizations is needed in terms of resources, funding, and ideas to overcome the current energy crisis in Bangladesh.