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
Dhaka seeks US waiver to buy Russian oil
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
Govt looking at fuel source options
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
Forex reserves in focus as global oil price surges
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
Queues at filling stations remain long
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
Crisis exposes fragile energy security
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
Panic buying drains filling stations
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
Panic buying drains filling stations
Energy minister assures people of adequate stock, supply
7 March 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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