The Second Renewable Energy Fest 2026 began today, calling for the expansion of renewable power systems across the country to reduce carbon emissions.
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood inaugurated the event at Central Field, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
BUET, Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh and Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development jointly organised the Innovation and Technology Fair.
First Counsellor and Head of Section for Green Economy and Public Sector Investments at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh Tobias Biermann, Second Secretary at Australian High Commission in Bangladesh Jacob de Leon and Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh Farah Kabir, among other distinguished guests attended the programme.
Representatives from the European Union, Indonesia, Australia, and Pakistan also participated in the renewable energy fest.