Import dependency in the power and energy sector is increasing, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said on 10 January, warning that this trend poses signi?cant risks for long-term energy security.
the observation came during CPD’s independent review of the state of the Bangladesh economy for the ?rst half of FY2025-26, presented at a press conference in Dhaka. CPD noted that the sector is facing multiple pressures, including a debt burden of Tk20,000 crore that must be repaid, stagnant production capacity, and a continued reliance on imported fuel.
according to the organization, the overall energy mix remains unchanged, while dependency on imported LNG is rising sharply.
it said Tk58,000 crore is expected to be spent on LNG imports alone, a situation CPD described as a matter of grave concern for energy security.
the independent think tank pointed out that transmission lines have increased by 12.5% and distribution lines by 1.25%, with some growth in renewable-based generation.