Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Bangladesh cannot transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy "overnight" and must adopt a "realistic roadmap" to achieve the shift, according to Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan.

She made the remarks at the inauguration of the three-day Bangladesh Energy Conference at the Bangladesh Military Museum on Saturday.

"Industrialists often complain about gas supply shortages. Households face the same problem too. You are all aware of that - especially the residents of Mirpur," said Rizwana.

"People demand gas supply. You want renewable energy. We must be given the time needed to shift to renewable energy. We need time to make the necessary investments. This is something the government must carry out as its own pr...