Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
12 April 2026, 19:41 PM
US-Israel war on Iran
From the field / ‘Fuel Pass’, real struggles: A biker’s experience at the pump
12 April 2026, 14:54 PM
Energy
Middle East war may force Tk 36,000cr extra energy subsidy: Finance minister
10 April 2026, 13:38 PM
Energy
First octane consignment since Middle East war arrives at Ctg port
9 April 2026, 19:24 PM
Energy
‘Fuel Pass’ app pilot launched at two Dhaka filling stations
9 April 2026, 15:58 PM
Energy
Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA
8 April 2026, 16:21 PM
Energy
Jet fuel prices for domestic flights now Tk 227 per litre
7 April 2026, 22:53 PM
Energy
Austerity measures / Govt orders 7pm lights-out for fairs, cultural events, billboards in all districts
6 April 2026, 20:55 PM
Energy
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
5 April 2026, 21:30 PM
Energy
Austerity measures / Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch
5 April 2026, 19:02 PM
Energy
Europe can't look to US shale to fill any OPEC gap
US shale oil drillers turned from scrappy wildcatters into multi-millionaires over the past two decades, propelling the United States to become the world's largest producer, but now they are running out of runway.
3 December 2022, 14:18 PM
Gas price hike a blessing for Bangladesh: Nasrul Hamid
Terming gas price hike a "blessing in disguise" for Bangladesh, State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said the government is now getting offers for deep-sea exploration.
3 December 2022, 08:05 AM
Ordinance issued allowing adjustment of electricity, gas prices without hearing
Electricity and gas prices can now be adjusted without a public hearing after President Abdul Hamid today issued an ordinance amending the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Act-2003.
1 December 2022, 14:06 PM
Saudi firm signs deal with BPDB to set up 1000 MW solar power plant
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to set up a 1000 MW solar power plant in Bangladesh.
29 November 2022, 17:08 PM
Ashuganj’s new power unit adds 420MW to national grid
Commercial production of electricity has started at the Combined Cycle Power Plant in Ashuganj of Brahmanbaria.
28 November 2022, 05:37 AM
Nat’l grid to get 8m cubic feet of gas from tomorrow
Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd (SGFL) is set to supply up to eight million cubic feet of gas to the national grid daily from an abandoned gas well at Sylhet’s Beanibazar upazila tomorrow after concluding workover at the well..The state-owned company recently discovered fresh gas reserves at the aba
27 November 2022, 15:08 PM
Elephant found dead in Chattogram
An elephant was found dead in Lohagara upazila of Chattogram today.
27 November 2022, 10:32 AM
BPDB submits proposal seeking 19.44% hike
State-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has submitted its proposal to the energy regulator seeking Tk 1.47 hike per kilowatt hour (each unit) at the retail level, official sources said today.
23 November 2022, 17:33 PM
Power distributor seeks to hike retail price
Even though the state minister for power assured that the bulk power price hike would not have any implication on consumers right away, a distributor has already submitted a proposal to increase retail electricity price.
21 November 2022, 17:08 PM
Qatar signs world's 'longest' gas supply deal with China
QatarEnergy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China Monday, calling it the "longest" ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia while Europe scrambles for alternative sources.
21 November 2022, 16:23 PM
Bulk power price won't rise at consumer level now: Nasrul Hamid
The prices of electricity and fuel have to be adjusted all over the world due to the increase in production costs, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today. ."At the consumer level, prices are not increasing right now. Whether price will increase also
21 November 2022, 09:09 AM
Bulk electricity price goes up by 19.92%
The price of electricity at the wholesale level has been increased by 19.92 percent.
21 November 2022, 06:51 AM
Verdict tomorrow whether electricity prices would go up
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is set to announce the verdict tomorrow of the review appeal of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) to hike the bulk electricity price.
20 November 2022, 13:53 PM
India may transport Russian oil to Bangladesh: Economic Times
India is exploring the infrastructure that could be used to transport Russian oil and gas to Bangladesh, the Economic Times reported today.
20 November 2022, 12:22 PM
British High Commission in Dhaka moves to renewable energy thru’ solar panels
British High Commission in Dhaka has activated solar panels in its office in an attempt to move to renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
20 November 2022, 05:33 AM
Elephant found dead in Netrakona
Police recovered the body of an elephant from Bedghora in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila this morning..Quoting locals, Officer-in-Charge of Kalmakanda Police Station Md Abdul Ahad Khan said locals found the animal in a cropland and then informed police..Police visited the spot and fo
18 November 2022, 10:57 AM
Bird poaching in Sylhet: Is public awareness the answer?
The movement of migratory birds in early winter captivates everyone, from the seasoned birdwatcher to an unassuming passer-by who simply looks up to the sky to maybe catch a flight of northern pintails.
18 November 2022, 08:00 AM
Elephant tramples farmer to death in Netrakona
A farmer died after being trampled by an elephant in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila on last night.
15 November 2022, 10:29 AM
Tk 1,500cr unpaid bills: Titas starts disconnecting gas lines
Titas Gas Distribution Company Ltd has started disconnecting gas supply to households and industries in the capital due to unpaid bills of around Tk 1,500 crore.
14 November 2022, 05:32 AM
PM seeks fuel from Saudi with deferred payment schedule
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought fuel from Saudi Arabia, with deferred payment schedule.
13 November 2022, 05:58 AM