Summit’s floating LNG terminal: Re-installation may take another week

The re-installation of the Summit-run LNG regasification unit has been rescheduled due to some fresh technical glitches in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar
14 July 2024, 14:08 PM

Gain confidence of prepaid meter consumers: JS body

A parliamentary body today recommended taking necessary steps to gain the confidence of the prepaid meter consumers
11 July 2024, 13:47 PM

Gas supply to remain suspended in parts of Dhaka for 10hrs tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended in different areas of the capital from 10:00am to 8:00pm tomorrow due to gas pipeline replacement works
10 July 2024, 12:26 PM

Nasrul Hamid hints at further rise in electricity prices this year

State minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today hinted at a further rise in electricity prices this year.
4 July 2024, 09:37 AM

Govt has plan to generate power from hydrogen, ammonia: PM

The government has taken a plan to generate electricity from hydrogen and ammonia alongside the production of solar and wind power in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament
3 July 2024, 14:27 PM

LPG price raised by Tk 0.31 per kg

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been raised by Tk 0.31 per kg for the month of July
2 July 2024, 10:52 AM

Persistent rain boosts power production at Kaptai power plant

The Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant (KHPP) is generating more power due to rising water levels following persistent rain over the last several days
2 July 2024, 07:53 AM

Power sector suffering for lack of a cohesive policy: experts

The power and energy sector has been suffering from inconsistencies and inefficiencies due to a lack of a cohesive policy framework and arbitrary decision-making, experts said at a webinar yesterday..They also called for steps like a comprehensive and coordinated policy that integrates the
1 July 2024, 18:30 PM

Power supply from Adani plant resumes

Electricity supply from a unit of Adani power plant in Jharkhand has resumed today after 60 hours' disruption, according to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB)
1 July 2024, 05:35 AM

Diesel price falls Tk 1 per litre, octane, petrol remain the same

The government has decreased the diesel price by Tk 1 per litre for the month of July. The prices of petrol and octane, however, will remain the same at Tk 127 and Tk 131 respectively
30 June 2024, 16:12 PM

Sirajganj's 68MW solar power plant starts supplying electricity

Operation began in the newly built solar power plant "Sirajganj 68-megawatt Solar Park" on the Jamuna river bank in Sirajganj this morning
30 June 2024, 13:20 PM

Adani power plant shut down

India's Adani power plant in Jharkhand's Godda was shut down due to a leak in a valve of the boiler circulating pump, leaving Bangladesh in a shortage of power production
29 June 2024, 13:30 PM

Loadshedding in Patuakhali rises after Payra power plant unit shut for maintenance

Loadshedding in Patuakhali has increased after one of the two units of the 1,320 MW Payra Thermal Power Plant was shut on Wednesday for maintenance
28 June 2024, 10:25 AM

Gas supply suspended for 15 hours in Mymensingh, Netrakona

Around 25,000 users in Mymensingh and Netrakona are facing serious trouble as Titas Gas authority has suspended the gas supply for 15 hours from last night due to a leak in its pipeline
25 June 2024, 12:02 PM

Power connection to CMC cut for unpaid bills

The authorities of the Power Development Board in Chattogram cut the power connection to Chittagong Medical College (CMC) this morning due to unpaid bills
24 June 2024, 12:02 PM

Structure energy budget, keeping sustainability in mind: CPD

The think-tank said in a paper presented at an event on power and energy sector in the national budget for FY25
23 June 2024, 08:45 AM

Sylhet flood: Over 10,000 consumers left without electricity

Incessant rain and gushing waters from the hills have led to early flooding in the Sylhet region, causing power outages for 10,000 to 12,000 residents in the district
21 June 2024, 16:37 PM

Prioritising pre-paid meters to address 'ghost bills': minister

The government has taken various steps to ensure around 4.71 crore customers of six electricity distribution companies are billed accurately, said State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid today
20 June 2024, 16:36 PM

EU sanctions target Russian gas for the first time

European Union countries agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, diplomats said on Thursday, including their first restrictions on Russian gas.
20 June 2024, 10:30 AM

Petrobangla cancels LNG spot cargo deliveries

Bangladesh's Petrobangla has cancelled some spot liquefied natural gas imports after one of the country's two import terminals was damaged during a cyclone, leaving it unable to receive shipments, two industry sources said on Tuesday
18 June 2024, 12:22 PM