The fourth and last quarter of FY2025 (April–June 2025) marked the announcement of the national budget given by the interim government. Along with the usual decisions to keep the sector in check, the interim government declared a new national solar programme in Bangladesh. The major decisions of this quarter include (a) approval of the renewable energy policy 2025, b) exemption of VAT from LNG, c) tax exemption from oil distribution companies, d) regular adjustment of fuel prices, and e) purchase of LNG from spot market and received multiple LNG cargo approvals.
Authors: Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Helen Mashiyat Preoty, Mehadi Hasan Shamim, Sami Mohammed and Sabiha Sharmin
Publication Period: July 2025
