Harnessing renewable energy growth for Bangladesh’s digital future

Bangladesh is striving to shift to a digital economy, but faces energy challenges, with power shortages hindering growth. Chinese investments in renewable energy, infrastructure, and tech are accelerating progress, but the country must manage its energy and digital sovereignty for long-term success.

Bangladesh is actively pursuing a variety of policies designed to facilitate its digital transformation and the growth of its digital economy, with the goal of shifting from a primarily manufacturing-based economy to a more knowledge-based society. These initiatives, including the Digital Bangladesh program (ICT Policy 2009), Smart Bangladesh (ICT Master Plan 2041), and National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2024, focus on harnessing the global digital revolution to kickstart technological innovation and digital transformation in Bangladesh.

However, the core of Bangladesh’s efforts to shape its digital future relies primarily on Bangladesh’s ability to truly harness its renewable energy sector. Despite its ambitious ...