Energy & Power

Background

Energy & Power (EP) is the first and only full-fledged fortnightly magazine that deals with the much cried energy and power sector in Bangladesh. Since its inception on June 16, 2003, EP is working very hard to

a) Develop public conscientious on sustainable and even development of energy sector;

b) Assist the policy makers in assuming pragmatic policy for balanced development of the energy sector;

c) Continue supply of information among public; and

d) Develop a group of reporter in its field.

Mission Statement

Traditional sources of energy have adverse affects on environment. In order to minimize such affect the concept of environment friendly energy solution has been developed. Energy sector leaders are considering as many options as possible including use of renewable energy as well as optimum utilization of the energy.

Bangladesh is an energy deficit country like other countries in the region and most of the people do not have adequate access to the energy and power. The country is completely dependent on fossil energy source; at the same time, it is one of the most inefficient energy using countries in the world by all means.

It lacks of efficiency in planning, management, generation, distribution, load management and even at end user level consumption.

In spite of the above drawbacks, issues relating to utilization of renewable energy, exploring alternative use of energy, planned use of environment friendly energy are significantly undermined in Bangladesh.

The biggest challenge of Bangladesh is to find a path for balanced growth of its energy sector. Despite of its resource constraints, EP dynamically strives to provide with flow of energy sector information and create public awareness; so that the policymakers get guideline and platform for the sustainable development of energy sector in Bangladesh.

Code of Ethics

EP believes that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of a journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility.

EP editorial policy is to share a dedication to ethical behavior and uphold the Zero Conflict of Interest principles and highest standards of practice.

EP believes into

• Seek truth and report the same
• Minimize harm to the concerned
• Act independently
• Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived; and disclose unavoidable conflicts in public
• Be accountable to readers, well-wishers and people of Bangladesh
• Admit mistakes and correct them promptly

Policy Campaign

EP now steps into it 16th years of publication.

For last 15 years, apart from publication, the EP worked on campaign programs to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, environment and energy conservation.

EP also started a green campaign & climate change campaign. In this connection, the EP is working with the government and development partners like GIZ, UNDP and others.