Bangladesh’s power and energy sector continued to face fiscal strain, policy delays, and a slow renewable rollout. In response, CPD focused on practical reform options that link financing, governance, and implementation. CPD’s analysis of the sector’s budget underscored persistent subsidy pressures and the gap between energy transition commitments and resource allocation. CPD also urged a pilot-first approach for the National Rooftop Solar Programme to avoid repeating earlier implementation failures, stressing clear institutional roles, technical standards, viable financing, and long-term maintenance. In parallel, CPD highlighted the need to strengthen investment facilitation and modernise renewable procurement rules to make the sector more competitive and attractive for private and foreign investors.