A fresh start for parliamentary democracy
9 hour(s) ago
The 13th parliament yesterday held its inaugural sitting amid a heated atmosphere, as opposition MPs staged a walkout in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaking in the House.
9 hour(s) ago
Dhaka seeks US waiver to buy Russian oil
12 March 2026, 02:03 AM
The government has formally requested the US to allow Bangladesh to purchase Russian oil, similar to the arrangement provided to India, to address potential supply shortages and reduce the economic impact of the surge in crude oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
12 March 2026, 02:03 AM
Govt looking at fuel source options
11 March 2026, 02:09 AM
The government is scrambling to secure alternative fuel sources amid the US-Israel war on Iran, as the lion’s share of Bangladesh’s fuel imports originates from the Middle East.
11 March 2026, 02:09 AM
Forex reserves in focus as global oil price surges
10 March 2026, 02:56 AM
With the government struggling to manage growing panic over fuel amid the US-Israel war on Iran, the key commodity surged beyond $100 a barrel yesterday, raising fresh concerns for highly import-dependent Bangladesh.
10 March 2026, 02:56 AM
Queues at filling stations remain long
10 March 2026, 02:49 AM
Government efforts to strengthen monitoring of the fuel supply chain appear to have done little to ease sufferings, as shortages and long queues at filling stations continued across the country yesterday.
10 March 2026, 02:49 AM
Crisis exposes fragile energy security
9 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Bangladesh’s energy security has once again shown its vulnerability amid the ongoing Middle East war, echoing challenges faced during the 2020 Russia-Ukraine conflict, as it relies heavily on timely fuel imports while maintaining only a short-term stock buffer.
9 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Panic buying drains filling stations
8 March 2026, 03:22 AM
Many filling stations across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Chattogram, and Rajshahi, ran dry yesterday as panic buying continued for a second day amid fears of supply disruption due to the war in the Middle East.
8 March 2026, 03:22 AM
Panic buying drains filling stations
7 March 2026, 22:30 PM
Energy minister assures people of adequate stock, supply
7 March 2026, 22:30 PM
People overwhelm filling stations amid fear of supply crunch
Filling stations across the country, including in Dhaka and Chattogram, were overcrowded on the weekend as panic buying continued amid fears of supply disruptions due to the war in the Middle East.
7 March 2026, 03:21 AM
Firewood market heats up as LPG costs stay high
Narvin Begum, a day labourer supporting a four-member family, uses LPG for quick morning cooking and firewood for other meals.
7 March 2026, 02:56 AM
Govt urges fuel saving as LNG import cost doubles
Bangladesh yesterday secured two LNG cargoes from the international spot market after failing to attract bidders for two consecutive days, although at more than double the normal rate.
6 March 2026, 03:00 AM
Tackling war fallout: Govt eyes power rationing to conserve energy
The government is preparing to conserve energy and possibly introduce power cuts and rationing as global fuel supplies remain under stress due to the ongoing Middle East war.
5 March 2026, 02:53 AM
Strait of Hormuz closure threatens LNG supply
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran amid its escalating war with the US and Israel has raised fresh concerns over liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Bangladesh, which relies heavily on the narrow maritime corridor for its energy imports.
4 March 2026, 03:16 AM
Fuel stocks adequate for short term
While a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could disrupt fuel flows, Bangladesh’s energy supply remains stable for now, with officials saying imports and distribution are continuing without interruption.
3 March 2026, 02:37 AM
Big LPG importers sidelined as emerging players gain ground
Stricter banking rules following the political changeover limit major importers, opening opportunities for smaller firms to expand quickly
2 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt plans 100-day energy push
The government is planning a fresh round of bidding for both onshore and offshore gas exploration, with the finalisation of model Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) targeted within its first 100 days in office.
21 February 2026, 03:23 AM
LPG supply crunch lingers ahead of Ramadan
Despite repeated assurances and initiatives by the government and operators ahead of Ramadan, the shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), widely used as cooking fuel, is unlikely to ease anytime soon.
8 February 2026, 03:49 AM
Fines for illegal gas use to double
Fines for illegal household gas use -- currently between Tk 10,000 and Tk 20,000 -- will be increased to a maximum of Tk 40,000
5 February 2026, 04:13 AM
Tengratila blowouts: Niko ordered to pay $42m against claim of $1b
An international arbitration tribunal has ordered Canadian energy company Niko Resources to pay $42 million in compensation to Bangladesh over the 2005 explosions at the Tengratila gas field in Chhatak, Sunamganj.
31 January 2026, 06:22 AM
PDB overpaid BPC Tk 644cr for furnace oil
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) has said it paid Tk 644 crore more than necessary to the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) for furnace oil supplied to power plants over the last one and a half years.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt trying to get Bhola gas as LNG
Bhola island’s demand stands at 90 mmcfd. The remaining 30 mmcfd is planned to be supplied to industrial areas under Titas Gas.
28 January 2026, 04:23 AM
Adani deal pegged to S Alam’s flawed contract
When the lop-sided deal with Adani Power was signed, a newly inked deal with the controversial S Alam Group’s power plant was used as the pricing benchmark -- even though that contract’s pricing structure was itself unusually expensive and riddled with contractual anomalies.
27 January 2026, 02:17 AM
Capacity charge: AL-era power deals costing $1.5b a year
Inflated capacity charges in power sector deals have been costing Bangladesh up to $1.5 billion a year, according to the national committee formed to review unsolicited power contracts signed during the Awami League regime.
26 January 2026, 04:45 AM
PDB paying Adani 50% more than it should
Bangladesh has been paying around $400–500 million a year to India’s Adani Power, roughly 50 percent more than it should for electricity purchase
26 January 2026, 04:21 AM
Gas crisis fuels sufferings, extra costs
Dhaka residents are struggling to cook daily meals amid a worsening gas crisis affecting both pipeline supplies and bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Pipeline leak cuts gas supply to near zero in parts of Dhaka
Amid an ongoing shortage of household gas supply over the past couple of months, a leak in a pipeline un
10 January 2026, 01:51 AM
LPG supply disruption likely to continue
The liquefied petroleum gas price will continue to stay above the government-set rate at the retail level, given the instability in the supply chain.
9 January 2026, 04:00 AM
LPG prices soar on artificial scarcity
Traders call indefinite strike for higher distribution charges
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM