, July 18 -- The government has taken a move to strengthen energy audits across major industries as part of a broader strategy to curb energy waste, reduce dependence on imported fuels and build a more efficient and financially sustainable power sector.

The initiative, outlined in the national budget document, seeks to promote the use of energy-efficient equipment and encourage designated industrial consumers to optimise electricity consumption at a time when rising fuel costs and growing demand continue to put pressure on the country's energy system.

The move comes as Bangladesh grapples with mounting electricity generation costs driven by dwindling domestic gas reserves and increasing reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG)....