This document summarizes Bangladesh's energy policy. It discusses domestic energy resources, indicators of energy usage including fuel mixes and energy security, energy intensity, policy instruments introduced, and governmental plans to change energy policy. Key points include reliance on biomass, low per capita electricity access and generation, a growing energy demand-supply gap, plans to increase domestic gas and coal production and import LNG and coal to boost supply and ensure energy security. Renewables like solar and wind are being promoted but make up a small portion of energy usage currently.
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