International relationsBangladesh scraps plans for 10 coal-fired power plants
Projects involving China, Japan and others axed due to environmental concerns
Bangladesh has ample electric power for now but wants to add more renewables to its energy mix of the future. © Getty Images
SYFUL ISLAM, Contributing writer
DHAKA -- In a major policy shift, Bangladesh has decided to scrap 10 proposed coal-fired power plants due to criticism from environmentalists and problems finding funds, raising concerns over the country's energy mix and relations with foreign investors.