Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to transition towards cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy solutions as the country navigates a new path toward sustainable economic development.

Speaking during a virtual conference on Thursday evening with Carl Page, Chairman of the Anthropocene Institute, and his colleagues, Professor Yunus said Bangladesh-one of the world's most densely populated and climate-vulnerable nations-cannot afford prolonged reliance on fossil fuels.

"It is time for Bangladesh to seriously consider clean energy alternatives, including large-scale solar deployment," Professor Yunus said.

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