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ET Desk:<\/strong> Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to transition towards cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy solutions as the country navigates a new path toward sustainable economic development.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a virtual conference on Thursday evening with Carl Page, Chairman of the Anthropocene Institute, and his colleagues, Professor Yunus said Bangladesh- one of the world\u2019s most densely populated and climate-vulnerable nations- cannot afford prolonged reliance on fossil fuels, said a press release issued by Chief Adviser\u2019s Press Wing here Friday 19 Sep.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is time for Bangladesh to seriously consider clean energy alternatives, including large-scale solar deployment,\u201d Professor Yunus said.<\/p>\n

Carl Page, brother of Google co-founder Larry Page, highlighted recent advancements in next-generation nuclear technologies and hybrid systems that offer reliable, zero-carbon power.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that barge-mounted nuclear reactors are cost-effective, low-maintenance, and capable of powering Bangladesh\u2019s growing industrial sector for decades.<\/p>\n

Nuclear power is no longer a taboo topic among major development financiers like the World Bank, Page said, adding that countries such as Indonesia are already adopting these technologies to meet their rising energy demands.<\/p>\n

He noted that Bangladesh, with its strong track record of innovation, is well-positioned to lead in clean energy transition\u2014delivering benefits such as job creation, energy price stability, and enhanced industrial competitiveness.<\/p>\n

\u201cBangladesh can serve as a strategic hub for emerging technologies and a peaceful leader in atomic innovation,\u201d Page said.<\/p>\n

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Professor Yunus acknowledged that the interim government has recently introduced a new national power policy aimed at accelerating solar energy adoption.<\/p>\n

However, he noted that any decision on nuclear options would require rigorous research and feasibility assessments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will certainly explore these opportunities,\u201d the Chief Adviser said, adding, \u201cBut we need in-depth studies on these promising technologies. There is no question\u2014Bangladesh must drastically reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chowdhury Ashiq Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), and Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and SDG Coordinator, were also present at the meeting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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