Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Bangladesh's persistent gas crisis is severely disrupting industrial production, with many plastic factories unable to operate beyond 30-40 per cent of their capacity, BPGMEA President Shamim Ahmed said on Tuesday, calling renewable energy the long-term solution to the country's energy challenges.

Advertisement The Industry sector, including plastic, has been facing a gas and power crisis for a long time. Currently, it is not possible to run the industry at 30/40 per cent capacity. The country cannot run without energy," he said.

Speaking at a seminar on "Renewable Energy: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing," Shamim Ahmed emphasised that transitioning to renewable energy is essential to resolving the nation's...