, Nov. 19 -- Industry experts and business leaders have warned that the next government could face a severe power crisis unless immediate steps are taken to stabilise the sector and restore investor confidence.

The warning came at a policy dialogue titled "Powering Prosperity: Creating a Stable and Bankable Energy Future for Bangladesh"in the capital on Wednesday.

Policy Exchange and the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) jointly organised the event.

Speakers expressed concern over frequent policy changes after each change of government, saying such instability continues to deter foreign investment.

They stressed the need for a long-term, bipartisan energy policy to ensure sustainable financing in the power and energy sector.

Prof M Tam...