Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- On January 7, 2026, the Interim Government's Advisor for the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan submitted to the Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus a new 25-year power and energy sector master plan to be implemented during 2026-2050. As reported, the master plan would be implemented in three phases: 2026-2030, 2030-2040 and 2040-2050.The Master Plan projected country's peak electricity demand of 59,000 megawatts by 2050 (current electricity demand considered to be 16,700 MW).

The Chief Adviser's press wing issued a press release claiming that the newly submitted power and energy sector master plan would require an estimated $177 billion to $192 billion. The Chief Adviser said 'Thi...