Int’l clean energy day observed

Sr Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj :

Transparency International Bangladesh(TIB) on Monday urged a new national energy plan prioritising renewable energy and eliminating the influence of fossil fuel lobbies.

The TIB came up with the demand at a human chain organised in Kishoreganj town’s Syed Nazrul Square (Param Chattar) marking International Clean Energy Day -2026.

The organisation also called for the cancellation of the current fossil fuel-dependent energy master plan.
TIB-Sanak, Kishoreganj district unit convener Shawpon Barmon presided over the programme.

It was addressed among others by, Professor Md. Abdul Gani, Atia Hossain of Mohila Parishad, CAB district president Alam Sarowar Tito, Firozuddin Bhuiyan, Abul Hashem and Kamrunnahar. CAB district president Alam Sarowar Tito said.

‘To honour our national and international clean energy commitments, we must free our energy policy from vested interests.’

The TIB advocates for a new energy strategy targeting 100 per cent renewable energy-based electricity production by 2050.

TIB’s efforts align with global initiatives to combat climate change and advance sustainable energy, urging Bangladesh to take a significant step toward a greener future.