{"id":34915,"date":"2026-06-18T03:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T03:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=34915"},"modified":"2026-06-18T03:10:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T03:10:43","slug":"experts-welcome-green-energy-incentives-in-fy27-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=34915","title":{"rendered":"Experts welcome green energy incentives in FY27 budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TBT DESK:<\/strong> Energy experts have welcomed a series of fiscal incentives proposed in the FY2026\u201327 national budget, saying the measures mark a clear policy shift towards renewable energy and could help accelerate Bangladesh\u2019s transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The observations came at a dialogue titled \u201cProposed National Budget FY2026\u201327: What Did the Power and Energy Sector Receive?\u201d organised by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) at its Dhanmondi office in Dhaka on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presenting the CPD\u2019s analysis, Senior Research Associate Helen Mashiyat Preoty said the budget contains a range of tax and tariff measures designed to encourage green investment and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She noted that a zero per cent tax rate for the solar power sector until 2035, a five per cent rebate for consumers using solar electricity, and reduced duties on solar equipment and components would help bring down investment costs and improve the sector\u2019s attractiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has been allocated Tk 17,345 crore in the proposed budget, reflecting continued emphasis on the energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preoty added that several earlier recommendations from CPD on renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicles (EVs) and grid modernisation had been reflected in the budget, indicating what she described as a positive shift towards sustainable energy development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also highlighted EV-related incentives, including the removal of import duties on charging equipment, lower import taxes on electric vehicles, and reduced annual income taxes on EV ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study further noted the government\u2019s focus on strengthening domestic energy security through expanded gas exploration, offshore bidding and increased exploration capacity, alongside efforts to diversify energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the analysis, investments in smart grids, smart metering and renewable energy integration would help modernise the country\u2019s power infrastructure and support future expansion of clean energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Ms Preoty cautioned that further expansion of renewable projects, faster grid modernisation and additional green fiscal measures would be required to fully achieve long-term transition goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study recommended increased support for renewable energy projects, upgrading transmission and distribution networks, targeted incentives for solar irrigation, and the introduction of a comprehensive green fiscal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moderating the discussion, CPD Research Director Khondaker Golam Moazzem stressed the need for stronger renewable energy investment, improved governance, reduced system losses and more efficient use of public resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also called for greater institutional capacity, policy consistency, enhanced accountability in project implementation and improved transparency in energy pricing and subsidy management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economists, energy specialists and stakeholders from various sectors attended the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPD concluded that the FY2026\u201327 budget represents a positive step towards a cleaner and more energy-secure future, while emphasising the need for continued reforms to ensure sustainable development of the power and energy sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TBT DESK: Energy experts have welcomed a series of fiscal incentives proposed in the FY2026\u201327 national budget, saying the measures mark a clear policy shift towards renewable energy and could help accelerate Bangladesh\u2019s transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy system. 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