Despite the numerous exemplary efforts taking place to develop sustainable systems of power generation globally, coal will remain an essential and significant part of Bangladeshʼs energy generation. The Government of Bangladesh needs to provide a more reliable and transparent power market for citizens to meet Bangladeshʼs rising energy demand. Consequently, various coal-based mega projects were undertaken by the Bangladesh government to ensure an affordable and reliable power supply. Half of the targeted electricity was designated to be produced from imported coal. Hence, the development strategy or the reformation of policy in the energy sector may contribute to the current shortcomings in policy approach including inadequate energy infrastructure, regulation and co-ordination issues. This review focuses on the increasing demand for coal, supply issues, socio-environmental requirements and significant coal import to encourage realistic advancement of the energy sector in Bangladesh. Moreover, forecasting the requirement of coal for mega power projects from 2021 to 2041 was highlighted. The water resource supply for coal-based power plants and approaches for reducing CO₂ and other emissions were also addressed. Finally, initiatives for fulfilling Sustainable Development Goals in the Bangladesh energy sector were also discussed in this review.

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孟加拉国燃煤发电的快照：供需前景

尽管在全球范围内为发展可持续的发电系统做出了许多榜样的努力，但煤炭仍将是孟加拉国能源生产的重要组成部分。孟加拉国政府需要为公民提供一个更可靠和透明的电力市场，以满足孟加拉国不断增长的能源需求。因此，孟加拉国政府开展了各种以煤炭为基础的大型项目，以确保负担得起的，可靠的电力供应。目标电力的一半被指定为由进口煤炭生产。因此，能源部门的发展战略或政策改革可能加剧目前在政策方法上的缺陷，包括能源基础设施不足，监管和协调问题。这篇评论着重于对煤炭不断增长的需求，供应问题，社会环境要求和大量煤炭进口，以鼓励孟加拉国能源部门的现实发展。此外，强调了对2021年至2041年大型电力项目煤炭需求的预测。燃煤电厂的水资源供应和减少二氧化碳的方法₂也解决了其他排放问题。最后，本次审查还讨论了实现孟加拉国能源部门可持续发展目标的举措。