Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Speakers at an event in Dhaka Saturday said energy security is crucial for sustainable industrial development, calling for stronger awareness of energy efficiency, regular energy audits, better conservation practices, improved financing and incentives, grid modernization, and effective policy implementation.

They shared these insights at a policy dissemination titled "Bangladesh Industrial Energy Efficiency Policy: A Draft for Sustainable Progress" held at the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI).

The event was jointly organised by DCCI and the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).

Chief guest Jalal Ahmed, chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), said experts have long warned ...