Driving Energy-Efficient Lighting in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, CLASP is working with the government to introduce mandatory lighting efficiency policies, expected to save $1.8 billion USD and cut CO2 emissions by 22.8 million tons by 2040.
Bangladesh’s appliance sector is steadily growing. Energy-efficient appliances offer a proven solution to cut emissions, reduce the strain on the national power grid, lower consumer’s running costs, and improve livelihoods.
Earlier this month, CLASP and the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) agreed to collaborate to introduce mandatory efficiency policies for lighting appliances, such as Light Emitting Diode (LED), in the country. CLASP will support BSTI by assessing and improving LED testing facilities to ensure successful implementation of the new policies.
From 2026, all lighting appliances in Bangladesh will need to meet minimum efficiency policies set by BSTI. This is projected to save consumers $1.8 billion USD and lower CO2 emissions by 22.8 million tons by 2040. CLASP will provide BSTI with technical assistance to achieve these targets.
S M Ferdous Alam, Director General, BSTI, said, “This collaboration with CLASP will help boost our technical capacity and align our standards with global benchmarks. While we have started with efficient lighting products, we intend to include more electronic appliances in this initiative moving forward.”
Asif Hassan, Senior Associate, CLASP, added, “Through collaborations and partnerships, CLASP has become a trusted resource in over 90 countries across five continents. Our global track record and deep technical expertise position us as the go-to support for leaders and doers.”
This collaboration represents a significant step in Bangladesh’s broader goal to promote energy-efficient appliance solutions while reducing energy use and environmental impact. The MoU signing between CLASP and BSTI garnered widespread attention and was covered by around 20 national newspapers in Bengali and English:
- The Financial Express
- Dhaka Tribune
- Daily Sun
- Jugantor
- Ajker Patrika
- Bayanno
+ around 14 other newspapers
ABOUT BSTI:
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution is an autonomous government body under the Ministry of Industries, established to control the standards of services, goods, weights and measures, and promote the adoption of the international system of units in Bangladesh.
ABOUT CLASP:
CLASP is the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives. CLASP works with policymakers worldwide to combat climate change and drive sustainable development through appliance energy efficiency.
