Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Bangladesh's energy situation is "grim" as heavy dependence on imported fuel and LNG leaves the country exposed to global market shocks, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed said on Friday.
He called for an urgent, coordinated strategy covering domestic gas exploration, LNG infrastructure and renewable energy, warning that there was no quick fix to the country's growing energy challenges.
"We have short-term solutions, medium-term solutions and long-term solutions.
We have to look at all three simultaneously," Jalal said while speaking at the Shadow Parliament Debate Competition 2026, organised by Debate for Democracy.
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