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 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

Move to get GI status for Sundarbans' honey finally gathers steam

Seven years after an application by the deputy commissioner of Bagerhat district, the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) has finally taken the initiative to register Sundarbans' honey as a GI (geographical identification) product.
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

Rare Burmese Red Serow seen in Baraiyadhala National Park

A recent study has identified 25 photo events of the Burmese Red Serow, a rare species of goat-antelope locally known as “bon chhagol”, at Baraiyadhala National Park in Chattogram’s Mirsharai upazila
26 June 2024, 10:04 AM

Dead dolphin found in Halda

A dead dolphin was recovered from Halda river’s Garduara area of Hathazari upazila of Chattogram today
25 June 2024, 15:47 PM

Snakebite kills farmer in Jamalpur

A farmer died after getting bitten by a snake in Jamalpur's Sarishabari upazila today
25 June 2024, 13:53 PM

26,181 illegal structures evicted from river banks in 10 years: state minister

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament today that the BIWTA has taken initiatives to evict illegal structures along the border of the river ports and on the banks of the rivers
25 June 2024, 13:00 PM

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

Mistaken as Russell’s viper, four more snakes beaten to death in Ctg

Four more snakes were reportedly beaten to death by locals after being mistaken as Russell's viper in Dhupachari union of Chattogram's Dohazari today
23 June 2024, 16:51 PM

Locals rush to catch Russell’s Vipers after bounty announced by Faridpur AL leader

Following the announcement of a Tk 50,000 bounty for catching a Russell's Viper alive, residents along the Padma riverbank in Faridpur have become desperate to capture the snakes
23 June 2024, 14:49 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

Mistaken as Russell’s Viper, python beaten to death in Ctg

The incident happened as panic spread among locals over a widespread misinformation campaign against Russell's Viper
22 June 2024, 13:41 PM

What to do when you encounter a Russell's Viper

Environment ministry issues guidelines
22 June 2024, 12:22 PM