Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Bangladesh requires over 35 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power generation capacity to achieve its target of 30 percent clean energy by 2040.

A new study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) revealed this information. The think tank estimates this transition will require an investment of up to $42.6 billion between 2025 and 2040.

The findings were presented on Sunday at a dialogue titled "NDC 3.0 for the Power Sector: Is Bangladesh Setting 'Ambitious' Targets?" held at the Brac Centre in Dhaka.

Dr. Khondkar Golam Moazzem, research director of CPD, Helen Mashiyat Preoty, senior research associate, Jebunnesa, visiting associate, Mehedi Hasan Shamim, programme associate jointly conducted the report.

The study report re...