Russia’s Rosatom suggests floating nuclear power unit for Bangladesh
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Padma Bridge Service Area-2 power bill down from Tk 5.21 lakh to Tk 75,714
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Energy
Middle East conflict could push Bangladesh’s subsidy needs up by Tk 42,600cr: Finance minister
9 June 2026, 17:03 PM
Energy
65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister
6 June 2026, 21:43 PM
Energy
CNG filling station owners seek commission hike to Tk 13.96 from Tk 8
6 June 2026, 13:12 PM
Energy
BERC withdraws electricity price hike for low-use residential consumers
4 June 2026, 18:58 PM
Energy
Electricity price hiked, consumers to pay Tk 1.52 more per kilowatt-hour
3 June 2026, 15:35 PM
Energy
Solar boom on Padma char lands brings power
1 June 2026, 15:34 PM
Energy
Fuel prices rise again: Petrol, octane up by Tk 5 per litre
31 May 2026, 22:43 PM
Energy
‘Solar-man’ Soleman stirs up a green revolution
29 May 2026, 12:35 PM
Energy
Reveal all energy treaties signed during AL rule
Says Anu Mohammad, urges govt to scrap treaties that go against the country
11 January 2025, 16:04 PM
Disclose AL govt’s power, energy deals
The BNP yesterday demanded public disclosure of all the power and energy sector agreements made by the ousted Awami League government.
2 January 2025, 18:00 PM
No increase in LPG price, 12kg cylinder price stays at Tk 1,455
The retail price of a 12 kilogramme LPG cylinder will stay at Tk 1,455, the same as in November and December.
2 January 2025, 11:01 AM
CNG refueling stations to remain closed from 6pm to 9pm
The daily closing period for CNG refuelling stations has been reduced by two hours from the first day of 2025
31 December 2024, 15:11 PM
Diesel, kerosene prices reduced by Tk 1 per litre from Jan 1
Octane price will remains unchanged at Tk 125 per litre, and petrol price will remain unchanged at Tk 121
31 December 2024, 15:08 PM
Tripura CM says Bangladesh owes the state Rs 200 crore for electricity: PTI
"Bangladesh has not paid us about Rs 200 crore for electricity. The outstanding amount is increasing every day. We hope they will clear their dues so that the power supply is not disrupted," Saha told PTI in Agartala.
23 December 2024, 12:12 PM
Summit Power seeks time to provide financial report
Summit Power Limited (SPL) has sought a five-month extension from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission for providing the audited financial report for fiscal year 2023-24, which ended last June.
19 December 2024, 18:07 PM
Govt won’t raise power tariff despite pressure from IMF: energy adviser
The energy adviser explained that while the IMF recommended a tariff hike to ease the subsidy burden in the power sector, the government emphasised the adverse effects such a move would have on citizens already grappling with high inflation
19 December 2024, 15:42 PM
Payra power plant halts production for tests of new facility
Production cost at new facility to be lower than that of Adani, other plants
18 December 2024, 15:30 PM
$158.89 million AIIB loan availed for power infrastructure project
Power Grid Bangladesh PLC will implement the project
15 December 2024, 14:29 PM
No foreign firm shows interest in Bay of Bengal gas exploration
Seven purchased tender documents, but none submitted papers finally
9 December 2024, 12:48 PM
Power deal signed with Adani should be renegotiated: expert
The deal with India’s Adani Power should be renegotiated as the cost of power from the company is much higher than that of domestic power plants, said energy expert Prof M Tamim, a member of the White Paper Committee on Economy today
7 December 2024, 12:29 PM
Diesel flow resumes via India-Bangladesh pipeline
Diesel imports through the India-Bangladesh pipeline have resumed to tackle the fuel shortage affecting eight districts in the northern region of Bangladesh.
5 December 2024, 17:29 PM
PDB can save $1.2 billion a year by fixing core problems: IEEFA
The global energy think-tank suggested shifting half of Bangladesh’s existing industrial demand to the grid
4 December 2024, 05:01 AM
Chevron plans to invest in gas exploration, officials tell Yunus
The chief adviser highlighted key reforms undertaken by the interim government to ensure a better investment climate in the country.
3 December 2024, 12:23 PM
Power sector’s indemnity act repealed at last
The government yesterday repealed the long-debated “indemnity act” of the power sector, bringing to an end the 15-year-long practice of awarding contracts under opaque circumstances.
30 November 2024, 18:30 PM
No more IPP in power sector with govt guarantee to buy electricity: adviser
He says no alternative to renewable energy as it’s a compulsion
30 November 2024, 13:52 PM
Newly appointed BERC member Gias Uddin resigns
Gias Uddin Zoarder, a newly appointed member of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, has resigned against the backdrop of media reports on his alleged involvement in corruption..According to official sources, Gias Uddin Zoarder, a former top official of the Dhaka Power Distribution Com
30 November 2024, 12:43 PM
Gas supply to remain off for 10 hrs in parts of Dhaka tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for 10 hours tomorrow in different areas in the capital for emergency works in gas pipeline
30 November 2024, 12:36 PM
Gas supply to remain suspended for 12 hours in Dhaka EPZ, adjacent areas
Gas supply will remain suspended for 12 hours from 6:00pm tomorrow in different areas under Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) and Nabinagar-Chandra area for emergency works in gas pipeline
27 November 2024, 09:56 AM