BRTA meeting underway to reset transport fares after fuel price hike

Owners proposed major increases in bus fares, while launch operators sought up to 42% higher rates
19 April 2026, 22:16 PM

20-23% of Bangladesh’s imported fuel passes through Hormuz: Energy minister

Tells parliament that Middle East war-related disruptions have delayed cargoes
19 April 2026, 20:28 PM

‘If there’s no fuel shortage, why are drivers waiting in lines till midnight?’

Rumeen Farhana tells parliament the reality at filling stations exposes a mismatch with the govt’s public stance
19 April 2026, 18:53 PM

Bangladesh to invite international bids for Bay of Bengal energy blocks: Energy minister

Tells parliament that a new model PSC is being updated to draw foreign investors
19 April 2026, 18:15 PM

Power sector dues now Tk 52,300 crore, energy minister tells parliament

Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku says the dues cover govt and private plants, Petrobangla and electricity imports from India
19 April 2026, 17:25 PM

BERC hikes LPG price again; 12kg cylinder now Tk 1,940

New rate takes effect from 6pm today; regulator blames rising import costs linked to Middle East crisis
19 April 2026, 16:46 PM

Drilling begins at Brahmanbaria's Titas-31 deep exploratory well to boost gas supply

Well may add 15 million cubic feet of gas daily to national grid
19 April 2026, 15:20 PM

Govt hikes fuel prices

Diesel Tk 115, octane Tk 140, petrol Tk 135, kerosene Tk 130 per litre from midnight
18 April 2026, 22:49 PM

Octane reserves now beyond storage capacity

Fresh 25,000‑tonne consignment pushes stock to 55,500 tonnes against 53,000‑tonne capacity
17 April 2026, 22:17 PM

Abandoned motorcycle sits at Rangpur filling station for 12 days

As long queues and frustration grip petrol pumps across the district, workers at one station are still trying to trace the owner of a bike left behind
17 April 2026, 19:13 PM

Eastern Refinery unit-2 tender by May, trial run in 2029: State minister

Second unit is expected to double refining capacity
17 April 2026, 12:43 PM

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant gets commissioning license for first unit's fuel loading

BAERA clears commissioning of first unit; fuel loading ceremony expected late April
16 April 2026, 23:41 PM

PM seeks $2bn global support to tackle Bangladesh’s energy crisis

Tarique Rahman urges development partners at the AZEC Plus summit to help meet urgent fuel needs and protect economic stability
15 April 2026, 22:02 PM

Fuel stocks secured for April-May: Energy Division

Govt tapping alternatives to secure supply
15 April 2026, 17:01 PM

Fuel prices may rise if Persian Gulf tensions persist: PM’s adviser

Prolonged war could force subsidy rethink, says Zahed Ur Rahman
15 April 2026, 14:45 PM

Eastern Refinery production drops sharply amid crude shortage

Possible shutdown within a week if fresh supplies do not arrive
14 April 2026, 22:27 PM

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Any Iranian firing at American vessels will be 'blown to hell', he says
12 April 2026, 19:41 PM

‘Fuel Pass’, real struggles: A biker’s experience at the pump

A firsthand account of long queues, system glitches, and the reality behind the rollout
12 April 2026, 14:54 PM

Middle East war may force Tk 36,000cr extra energy subsidy: Finance minister

Amir Khosru tells parliament soaring global oil and LNG prices could deepen Bangladesh’s budget and reserve pressures
10 April 2026, 13:38 PM

First octane consignment since Middle East war arrives at Ctg port

The arrival of 26,000 tonnes from Malaysia comes as consumers face shortages
9 April 2026, 19:24 PM