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M. Shamsul Alam

M. Shamsul Alam is energy adviser at the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB), and professor of electrical and electronic engineering at Daffodil University.

rising gas prices impact in Bangladesh 2025

Opinion / Rising gas prices threaten our investment prospects

28 April 2025
The previous government not only turned the country into a net importer of energy, but also initiated a process to make it an import-dependent.
28 April 2025
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How AI can help build a fairer Bangladesh

12 April 2025
To ensure a sustainable future, it is imperative to reform state policies and eliminate corruption.
12 April 2025
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Stop predatory gas price hike and reform the sector

14 March 2025
CAB rejects gas price hike. Accuses ministry & BERC of harming consumers.
14 March 2025
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Opinion / Stop malicious attempts to increase gas, electricity prices

25 February 2025
Long-term cost hikes hurt energy sector; BERC lost neutrality, harming consumers.
25 February 2025
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Why did electricity price go up without a public hearing?

3 December 2022
Professor M Shamsul Alam talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about the reasons behind the recent electricity price hike and how the energy sector can be made more efficient.
3 December 2022
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Electricity price hike will haunt both the people and the government

28 November 2022
What impacts will the recent electricity price hike bring, in the context of the ongoing inflation?
28 November 2022
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