Bangladesh has entered a new political phase with the starting of the operation of an interim government on 8 August 2024. It is expected that the new interim government will work on the priority areas to reform the sector within their timeline and help facilitate the energy transition.
As off July 2024 Power Generation Capacity (Grid) 998.31 Power Generation Capacity (Off-Grid) 380.17 Total Power Generation Capacity 1378.48. Actual Generation (Renewable Energy) 1,126 MkWh Tariff (Electricity) Tk.8.95/kwh
In the unconditional scenario, GHG emissions would be reduced by 27.56 Mt CO2e (6.73%) below BAU in 2030 in the respective sectors. 26.3 Mt CO2e (95.4%) of this emission reduction will be from the Energy sector while 0.64 (2.3%) and 0.6 (2.2%) Mt CO2e reduction will be from AFOLU (agriculture) and waste sector respectively.
Mitigation
1.1 Implementation of renewable energy projects of 911.8 MW.
1.2 Installation of new Combined Cycle Gas based power plant (3208 MW)
1.3 Efficiency improvement of Existing Gas Turbine power plant (570 MW)
1.4 Installation of prepaid meter
2.1 Improvement of road traffic congestion (5% improvement in fuel efficiency):
• Widening of roads (2 to 4 lanes) and improving road quality
• Construct NMT and bicycle lanes
• Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) or congestion charging
• Reduction of private cars and encourage electric and hybrid vehicles
• Development of Urban Transport Master Plans (UTMP) to improve transport systems in line with the Urban Plan/City Plan for all major cities and urban area
• Introducing Intelligent Transport System (ITS) based public transport management system to ensure better performance, enhance reliability, safety and service
2.2 Modal shift from road to rail (10% modal shift of passenger-km) through different transport projects such as BRT, MRT in major cities, Multi-modal hub creation, Padma Bridge etc.:
• Purchase of modern rolling stock and signaling system for railway
• Electrification of the railway system and double-track construction
2.3 Improved and enhanced Inland Water Transport (IWT) system
3.1 Achieve 10% energy efficiency in the Industry sub-sector through measures according to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Master Plan (EECMP)
4.1 Implementation of 5,925 solar irrigation pumps (generating 176.38 MW) for agriculture
5.1 14% emission reduction through banning Fixed Chimney kiln (FCK), encourage advanced technology and non-fired brick use
6.1 Use energy-efficient appliances in household and commercial buildings (achieve 5% and 12% reduction in emission respectively)
7.1 Reduction of Ozone Depleting Gases (HCFCs) use in air conditioning as per Montreal protocol targets by 2025
1.1 Methane emission reduction from rice fields:
• Upscaling Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in dry season rice field in 100,000 ha of crop lands
• Rice Varietal Improvement for 1,111,000 ha crop lands
1.2 Nitrous Oxide emission reduction from nitrogen-based fertilizer:
• 209,000 ha crop land management (leaf color chart, soiltest based fertilizer application, less tillage barn management etc.)
• Improvement of fertilizer management (deep placement of urea in rice field, training, awareness) in 50,000 ha
• Bringing more area under pulse cultivation
1.3 Methane emission from Enteric Fermentation:
• Replacement of low-productive animals with high-producing crossbred cattle (Large Ruminant – 0.94 million and Small Ruminant – 0.89 million)
• Feed improvement by using a balanced diet and beneficial micro-organisms for livestock (Large Ruminant – 0.51 million and Small Ruminant – 0.68 million)
1.4 Methane and Nitrous Oxide emission from Manure management:
• Improved manure management through promotion of mini biogas plants (57,000 units)
• Awareness and training programme
2.1 Increase forest cover.
2.2 Increase tree cover from 22.37% (2014) to 24%.
2.3 Afforestation and reforestation in the coastal areas, islands and degraded areas – 150,000 ha.
2.4 Restore the deforested forests – 137,800 ha at the hill and plain land sal forest.
2.5 Restore the degraded forests – 200,000 ha at the hill and plain land sal forest.
2.6 Plantation in roadsides, embankments, private lands etc.
1.1 Establishment of Waste to Energy plant in Dhaka
1.2 Establishment of Incineration plant in one City
1.3 Regional Integrated Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility in One City
Adaptation
1.1 Impact of climate change on the lives and livelihoods of the communities
2.1 Poverty reduction and sustainable income generation of communities
3.1 Gender equality (as a cross-cutting criteria)
4.1 Enhancement of adaptive capacity in terms of skills and capabilities at community & national levels.
5.1 Enhancement of environmental sustainability
6.1 Complementary and synergy with national and sectoral plans and programs & other MEAs