Dhaka, April 27 -- The third quarter of FY2025 (January-March 2025) presented a relatively stable period for Bangladesh's power and energy sector, marked by steady electricity supply, particularly during Ramadan, and modest improvements in sectoral management.

However, underlying challenges persist, particularly around energy diversification and renewable energy progress.

Fiscal challenges continue to loom large over the sector. Defaults on import payments, mounting public debt, and a growing subsidy burden have exerted financial pressure.

The Ministry of Finance plans to increase subsidies for the power sector to Tk 62,000 crore in the FY2025-26 national budget. However, experts warn that this risks perpetuating a vicious cycle of ove...