Bangladesh
Country indicators
Fossil fuel subsidies (USD, billions):
Fossil fuel subsidies with externalities (% of GDP):
News

It's time to seriously consider a carbon tax in Bangladesh
23.10.2018 – Demand for energy is poised to increase rapidly in Bangladesh. Since a pricing reform for natural gas is off the table and the government

Environmental fiscal reforms can raise revenue and protect the environment in Bangladesh
20 September 2018 – At the 2nd Annual Bangladesh Dissemination Event on Green Growth, economists and environmental experts suggested the implementation of environmental fiscal reforms. For

Greening Public Financial Management for Sustainable Development: A Green Fiscal Framework for Bangladesh
This paper offers suggestions on how principles of environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural capital can be embedded in, and delivered through the public
Reports

Tax as a force for good – Aligning tax systems with the SDGs and the inclusive circular economy – Case Study Bangladesh (Ex’Tax)
The Ex’Tax project “Tax as a force for good” launched its latest study, in cooperation with Cambridge Economics and supported by the C&A Foundation. The

Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Bangladesh: Findings and recommendations (GSI)
The report examines from a gender perspective the impact of kerosene subsidies and their reform in Bangladesh. The research found that potential kerosene price increases

Making the Switch: From fossil fuel subsidies to sustainable energy (GSI)
This report by the Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) estimates fossil fuel subsidies to be around USD 425 billion which represent large lost opportunities for governments