A strong youth gathering and procession demanding for immediate energy policy reforms was voiced in Chittagong University campus as activists and community members rallied for Bangladesh’s transition to renewable energy. Led by ISDE Bangladesh, CAB Youth CU unit, CLEAN, and BWGED, the demonstration underscored the pressing need to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and ensure a smooth shift to sustainable energy sources.

Participants of the youth gathering and road procession at different departments of the university raising festoons, play cards, banners and chanting slogans to highlight barriers such as outdated infrastructure, inconsistent policies, and insufficient investment in renewable energy. The campaign demands the establishment of a streamlined approval process, fair tariff structures, and increased financial support for clean energy initiatives. Protesters argued that without these reforms, Bangladesh risks falling behind in its renewable energy commitments.

CAB Central Vice President & Executive Director of ISDE Bangladesh stated, the power crisis has reached its peak even before the upcoming summer season begins. Therefore, it will be difficult to solve the energy crisis if investment in renewable energy is not increased quickly. “We must create a more conducive environment for investment in renewable energy,” he said. “Only through effective policy change can we ensure the transition to affordable and accessible green energy. “

Dr. Khaled Mizbahuzzaman of Institute of Forestry and Environment, Chandan Kr department of Statistics, Joint Secretary of Chattogram Jila Samjik Uddokta Forum Md Janae Alam, President CAB Youth Group Chittagong University Unit Rabbi Touhid, Secretary Khairul Islam, ISDE Bangladesh Programme officer Abu Hasan Azmi and others were attended by local leaders, students, and environmental activists who championed the cause of a greener Bangladesh.