Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The Awami League government's most visible and perhaps most important achievement, at least over the first two terms it governed after cantering to power in 2009, would have to be the turnaround it was able to bring in the energy and power sector. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not far wrong when she advises 'a bit of loadshedding so as not to forget'. Her government's success has meant many have indeed forgotten the dire situation in the power sector when they took office, and there is a generation now that in fact never witnessed it.

The seasoned politician in the prime minister realises the massive advantage that accrues to her party from its association with a new Bangladesh, that is more troubled these days by havi...