Dhaka, May 9 -- Speakers at a discussion on Saturday emphasized an urgent shift toward imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), solar power, and energy-efficient technologies to sustain industries and employment as domestic gas production declines by 100 MMCF per year.

They made the remarks at a roundtable discussion titled 'The Future of Energy in Bangladesh,' organized by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) on Saturday (May 9) at its Motijheel office. The event was held in collaboration with Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA) and the Greentech Foundation.

"The era of cheap labor and inexpensive gas, once the primary drivers of Bangladesh's industrial growth, has come to an end. With domestic gas production...