Bangladesh’s energy sector is at a critical juncture. Balancing rapid economic growth with the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions is a complex challenge. This episode of the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) Podcast delves into the intricacies of energy politics in Bangladesh and explores the potential for a sustainable energy future. Host Dr. Rayhan Rashid of Oxford Matrix guides a dynamic discussion with two prominent voices:
- *Paulo Casaca,* Executive Director of SADF, brings his expertise on geopolitics and human rights to the conversation, examining the broader context of energy development in the region.
- *Amit Bhandari,* Senior Fellow at Gateway House, offers insights into the economic and strategic dimensions of Bangladesh’s energy choices, drawing on his deep understanding of energy markets and policy.
This engaging discussion covers a range of crucial topics, including:
- The current state of Bangladesh’s energy sector
- The role of fossil fuels and renewable energy sources
- Investment opportunities and challenges in the clean energy sector
- The impact of energy policies on economic development and environmental sustainability
- Geopolitical influences on Bangladesh’s energy landscape
- Prospects for regional cooperation on energy issues
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Watch our previous episodes on Energy: Unlocking Green Investment: FDI in Nepal’s Renewable Energy and Energy Crisis in Bangladesh and the Way Forward.
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Madalena Casaca
Madalena Casaca is SADF’s Editor and part-time Researcher for the Democracy Research Programme. Ms Casaca is a graduate in European Studies (graduated 2008) from the University of Lisbon, where she explored with high productivity not only European and Western Social Sciences but also African Studies, Russian Studies, and Anthropology. Ms Casaca also completed a yearly Documentary Programme in Prague in 2012/2013 and attended the Film School of the University of Wales in Newport in 2011/2012, where all the basics of visual communication were explored and developed. Less
A one-year investment was made in Moscow studying the Russian language, of which she holds the B2 degree. Madalena began a Master’s degree in World History at the Moscow State University, where she completed the first semester, receiving the highest marks in all courses. She had to return to Portugal for personal reasons and now raises her young daughters in Lisbon. She is transforming her Masters’ Diploma on World History into a non-academic book.