Lead Energy Analyst at IEEFA; Clean Energy Fellow at NBR, USA; Former Climate Protection Fellow at Ecologic Institute via Humboldt Foundation
Joined November 2017
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
May 6
#Bangladesh’s Fossil Fuel Dependence Deepens As Renewable Energy Share Remains at 2.3%: Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
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Bangladesh’s energy import dependence jumps to 62.5%, power costs rise 83%: IEEFA unb.com.bd/category/Banglade…
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May 8
Fossil fuel dependence drives up Bangladesh's power costs by 83% in 5yrs
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
For a developing country like 🇧🇩 with #LNG -import-based economy, it means more money is lost, worsening the financial crisis. Hence, now is the time to invest significantly in #renewableenergy. More 👇 in a recent op-ed by @Shafiqson of @ieefa_institute
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
Mar 5
Shafiqul Alam writes:
Having taken office at a critical juncture for #Bangladesh, the newly elected BNP government faces some pressing challenges.
#Views #Opinion
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
With elections just days away, the next Bangladesh government has a key opportunity to drive long-term reforms and steer the power sector towards sustainability, says @Shafiqson in his latest article in @dailystarnews | Read - tinyurl.com/mwmh3kkc
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
Lead Energy Analyst for at the @ieefa_institute , @Shafiqson strongly recommends refocusing on long-term reforms rather than quick fixes to improve the sector’s sustainability gradually. Find out more in his latest article published in @dailystarnews👇
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
Jan 22
"The power sector’s high reserve margin, capacity payment obligations, and reliance on imported fossil fuels have weakened the #Bangladesh Power Development Board’s (BPDB) financial strength." writes Shafiqul Alam.
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
20 Dec 2025
#Bangladesh cuts fuel imports by US$3.3b through energy efficiency gains 👍- goo.gl/alerts/MXuCWM #GoogleAlerts
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
28 Dec 2025
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
21 Dec 2025
"Energy efficiency gains are already translating into tangible economic benefits for 🇧🇩 ," said @Shafiqson, lead energy analyst for Bangladesh at @ieefa_institute." Find out more👇
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
6 Oct 2025
🇧🇩Bangladesh’s power sector is 65% import-dependent, exposing it to currency swings & supply shocks. The result: load-shedding, high costs & reliance on fossil fuels. Path forward lies in clean energy, efficiency, & reduced fossil fuel reliance-@Shafiqson. tinyurl.com/bdzcs6ft
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
1 Sep 2025
🌍At the Energy Talk held in Chattogram, Bangladesh @IEEFA_institute’s @Shafiqson shared insights with 200 young participants on Bangladesh’s #energy future.
Key takeaways:
⚡Cut #fossilfuel dependence
🌞Scale #renewables
💡Boost #energyefficiency
🤝Ensure a #justtransition
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
11 Sep 2025
A clear energy transition roadmap could save Bangladesh’s import bills.
At a recent roundtable, @Shafiqson warned:
⚡Country’s gas reserves to hit new lows 2025
☀️Rooftop solar capacity of 2,000MW could save up to US$1 bn per annum
⚠️Policy gaps risk prolonging energy crisis
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
22 Aug 2025
Bangladesh’s rooftop solar ambitions face tight deadlines and systemic challenges
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
18 Aug 2025
☀️Bangladesh has set a bold target: 3,000MW of rooftop solar by Dec 2025. A study by @Shafiqson finds that the target is challenged by limited rooftop potential, insufficient EPC capacity, financing hurdles & maintenance risks. 📑 Report: tinyurl.com/y2cn3sa8
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
25 Jul 2025
“Cost of renewable energy is falling in Bangladesh. With govt land allocation & competitive bidding including transmission cost coverage tariffs could drop significantly. Special Economic Zones could also host large-scale solar projects,”- @Shafiqson tinyurl.com/4c2x7ujv
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
16 Jul 2025
📊IEEFA Power Lines: Bangladesh has 1,559MW of installed RE as of April 2025, but aims for 5,851MW by 2030 & 16,506MW by 2040. To hit these goals, annual clean energy investment must rise 4–6x. From US$238 million/yr to up to US$1.46 billion/yr.📌Stay tuned for visuals next Wed.
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
25 Jun 2025
#Bangladesh must attract significant private sector #investment to meet its #renewableenergy targets, with financing needs expected to rise to nearly US$1 billion annually by 2030 and up to US$1.46 billion per year by 2040: #IEEFA.
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Shafiqul Alam retweeted
25 Jun 2025
🇧🇩Bangladesh needs up to $980M/yr till 2030 & $1.46B/yr after to meet RE goals, says new report by @Shafiqson & @labanyajena1 . Challenges: Policy shifts, land & currency risks Fixes: Green finance, duty cuts, credit guarantees. 📘Report: tinyurl.com/nxstyvk3
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