Third LNG terminal deal: Chinese firm tipped despite cheaper offers
10 September 2026
US company NS Energy Navigation’s chief executive is the grandson of a ruling party lawmaker, which raises questions about the fairness of the selection process.
10 September 2026
Petrobangla loosens rules to attract spot LNG suppliers
8 September 2026
The state-run corporation will now allow companies to seek enlistment with just one successfully completed LNG supply contract and $50 million in financial capacity
8 September 2026
Novatek proposes $950m seabed-fixed LNG terminal
7 September 2026
The company presented the concept to Petrobangla yesterday
7 September 2026
Bangladesh set to pay 35-37% more for third FSRU
5 September 2026
Bangladesh is set to pay 35-37 percent more than what it currently pays for regasification services to a Chinese state-owned firm for the proposed third LNG terminal, although the government’s negotiation committee could not determine how much of the premium is justified.
5 September 2026
LNG bill to triple as war drags on
4 September 2026
The escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to nearly triple Bangladesh’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) subsidy bill to Tk 40,000 crore ($3.3 billion) this fiscal year, forcing the government to turn to multilateral lenders for additional assistance.
4 September 2026
Gas crisis turns August grim
31 August 2026
Production suffers, cooking at home stalls, power generation plummets
31 August 2026
Sept LNG cargoes cost more than double pre-war rates
25 August 2026
Bangladesh has agreed to pay over $24 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) for two LNG cargoes to be delivered in September, as the country continues to scramble for supplies amid a global market squeeze triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.
25 August 2026
Bangladesh’s September LNG purchase to cost two times the pre-war rates
24 August 2026
The government agreed to pay $24 per MMBtu, which was $10-$12 before February this year
24 August 2026
Digital ‘fuel pass’ system to begin in April
The mobile app–based system will initially apply to motorcycles, allowing registered vehicles to purchase limited fuel within a set time
1 April 2026
Fuel prices hold steady for April
The government has decided to keep domestic fuel prices unchanged this month by absorbing rising import costs through heavy subsidies.
1 April 2026
Bangladesh highly exposed to Hormuz squeeze
Bangladesh is among the countries most vulnerable to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with virtually all of its crude oil imports and a large share of LNG supplies dependent on the strategic chokepoint, according to a new global report.
1 April 2026
Govt hunting for fuel worldwide
Asks US for waiver of sanctions on Russian petroleum products; looks for supplies from India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Australia, America
31 March 2026
Saving power, energy: Austerity steps in the works
The government is weighing a set of austerity measures, including extending weekends and introducing work‑from‑home options, as mounting global uncertainties put pressure on the energy sector.
30 March 2026
Govt moves to digitise fuel sale
The government is moving to introduce a digital fuel supply system -- potentially using QR codes or card-based tracking -- to regulate nationwide distribution and curb hoarding amid the ongoing supply crunch.
29 March 2026
Price shock threatens BPC’s profit streak
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) may slip back into losses if fuel prices are not adjusted in the upcoming cycle, as global oil prices surge.
28 March 2026
3-day weekend worsens supply to pumps
Fuel supply shortfall shows little sign of easing, as global uncertainty, disruptions during the extended Eid holidays and weekend, and high domestic demand continue to pressure the energy chain.
27 March 2026
Fuel queues eating into earning hours
Abdul Alim, 45, a rideshare driver for the last four years in Dhaka, did not go home to Jhenaidah for Eid this year.
26 March 2026
Supply crunch worsens at fuel pumps
The country’s fuel supply chain is under strain as sharp post-Eid surge in demand collides with import uncertainty tied to the US-Israel war on Iran.
25 March 2026
Jet fuel prices hiked by 80%
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, in an unprecedented move, yesterday hiked jet fuel prices by a whopping 80 percent at the consumer level, citing volatility in the global market linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.
25 March 2026
Fuel supply holds steady despite import concerns
The government will not be increasing the fuel supply beyond the existing amount, as it needs this month’s stock to finish while it explores alternative options for next month’s consignments.
19 March 2026
Fuel shortage forces buses to limit Eid trips
Fuel supply disruptions have begun to affect inter‑district bus services ahead of Eid‑ul‑Fitr, with operators struggling to maintain schedules as passenger pressure builds.
18 March 2026
Cap lifted, but city pumps still short on fuel
The government has managed to curb the drain on national fuel stocks by imposing restrictions on purchases for 10 days straight, bringing daily demand back to near last year’s levels.
17 March 2026
Cap lifted, but Dhaka pumps still rationing fuel
Chattogram supply smooth after fresh deliveries
17 March 2026
Queues still snake from filling stations
Filling stations in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Gazipur saw long queues yesterday even though the government has lifted the restrictions on fuel distribution.
16 March 2026
Govt may relax fuel purchase caps from today
The government is set to ease restrictions on fuel lifting for vehicles from today, amid mounting pressure on refuelling stations ahead of the Eid travel rush, while authorities insist that adequate supplies will be maintained throughout the holiday period.
15 March 2026
Govt likely to relax fuel purchase caps from today
Move aimed at easing Eid travel
15 March 2026
Bangladesh’s energy future clouded by LNG risks
Low prices through the end of this decade may make liquefied natural gas (LNG) temporarily more attractive, but they could obscure the long-term risks for developing economies like Bangladesh, according to the latest briefing by the Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
14 March 2026
A fresh start for parliamentary democracy
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.
13 March 2026