, April 23 -- Rapid development in Bangladesh has driven energy demand and increased dependence on fossil fuel, said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its annual report 2025, released on Thursday.

An ADB study released in 2025 examined the country's clean energy transition and future low-carbon pathways.

The bank's modeling shows that a shift toward low-carbon solutions is achievable but will require strong policy support, investment, and behavioral change.

Bangladesh's inadequate transport infrastructure continues to raise business costs, reduce competitiveness, and limit regional trade, said the leading multilateral development bank in its annual report.

In 2025, ADB committed $688 million to upgrade and construct a key section of...