Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Monday said that the biggest obstacle to implementing renewable energy projects in Bangladesh are officials working within the energy sector itself and businesses tied to fossil fuels.

"We want a transition-from fossil fuels to renewable energy. But a major barrier comes from certain officials in this sector and fossil-fuel business groups," he said while joining the closing session of the Bangladesh Energy Conference 2025 virtually.

Despite the intent to shift to renewables, the adviser said deep dependence on fossil fuels continues to limit progress.

"If we had alternatives, we would stop LNG imports and shut all coal-based power plants. But electricity generation from renewable so...