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    Bangladesh Faces $50 Billion LNG Crisis, Report Warns of Health and Environmental Hazards

    Instead of investing $36 billion in LNG plants, the money could be used to develop 62 GW of renewable energy, more than double the country’s current total electricity generation capacity.
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    World Bank Approves $400M Loan to Support Key Development Projects in Bangladesh

    The loan is also strategically important as Bangladesh seeks to attract more foreign investment and strengthen its global economic standing. By addressing key challenges...
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    Indian High Commission in Colombo Facilitates Solar Rooftop Systems at Religious Sites

    The project reflects a broader commitment from the Indian government to assist Sri Lanka in its development goals. Over the years, India has engaged...
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    Bangladesh Government to Issue Open Tender for Ten Solar Power Plants Next Week

    Officials from the ministry emphasized that the government is committed to transitioning to renewable energy sources, with a target of generating 40 per cent...
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    India’s Renewable Energy Revolution a Beacon of Hope in Global Energy Transition, Says IEA Report

    By 2024, solar power is projected to account for nearly 60 per cent of India's renewable energy capacity, significantly contributing to the national grid...
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    Nepal Faces Pressure to Protect Indigenous Lands Amid Hydropower Controversy

    The coalition is demanding an immediate cessation of the Chhujung Khola project and an overhaul of the environment impact assessment process to ensure thorough...
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    India Charts Course Towards Maritime Decarbonization at High-Level Conference

    A call for continued collaboration among government bodies, industry leaders, and international organisations was underscored, emphasizing the need for innovative financing models and regulatory...
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    Energy

    Sri Lanka’s New President to Expedite Foreign-Aided Energy Projects

    Anura Kumara Dissanayake announces a new committee aimed at accelerating approvals for international funding in the energy sector. In a bid to enhance energy infrastructure...
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    Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugees Forced to Survive on 20 Litres of Water a Day

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    Ancient Superbugs Emerging from Melting Himalayan Glaciers?

    As Himalayan glaciers continue their rapid retreat, the invisible biological cargo they release will become an increasingly visible test of regional preparedness.
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