Panic buying drains filling stations
8 March 2026, 03:22 AM
Many filling stations across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Chattogram, and Rajshahi, ran dry yesterday as panic buying continued for a second day amid fears of supply disruption due to the war in the Middle East.
8 March 2026, 03:22 AM
Panic buying drains filling stations
7 March 2026, 22:30 PM
Energy minister assures people of adequate stock, supply
7 March 2026, 22:30 PM
People overwhelm filling stations amid fear of supply crunch
7 March 2026, 03:21 AM
Filling stations across the country, including in Dhaka and Chattogram, were overcrowded on the weekend as panic buying continued amid fears of supply disruptions due to the war in the Middle East.
7 March 2026, 03:21 AM
Firewood market heats up as LPG costs stay high
7 March 2026, 02:56 AM
Narvin Begum, a day labourer supporting a four-member family, uses LPG for quick morning cooking and firewood for other meals.
7 March 2026, 02:56 AM
Govt urges fuel saving as LNG import cost doubles
6 March 2026, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh yesterday secured two LNG cargoes from the international spot market after failing to attract bidders for two consecutive days, although at more than double the normal rate.
6 March 2026, 03:00 AM
Tackling war fallout: Govt eyes power rationing to conserve energy
5 March 2026, 02:53 AM
The government is preparing to conserve energy and possibly introduce power cuts and rationing as global fuel supplies remain under stress due to the ongoing Middle East war.
5 March 2026, 02:53 AM
Strait of Hormuz closure threatens LNG supply
4 March 2026, 03:16 AM
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran amid its escalating war with the US and Israel has raised fresh concerns over liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Bangladesh, which relies heavily on the narrow maritime corridor for its energy imports.
4 March 2026, 03:16 AM
Fuel stocks adequate for short term
3 March 2026, 02:37 AM
While a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could disrupt fuel flows, Bangladesh’s energy supply remains stable for now, with officials saying imports and distribution are continuing without interruption.
3 March 2026, 02:37 AM
4th Phase UP Polls: AL sinks in its strongholds
Awami League candidates in Faridpur have never faced defeats as comprehensive as the ones they suffered in the fourth phase of union parishad polls held on Sunday.
28 December 2021, 18:00 PM
EC breaches law
The Election Commission, in a clear violation of the law, accepted nomination papers after the stipulated time for the Chandipasha Union Parishad polls in Myemensingh’s Nandail upazila.
25 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Sony, Dwip Murder Trials: Neglected, they see no closure
Twenty Buet students were handed death sentence and five others life imprisonment this month for the murder of their fellow student Abrar Fahad inside a university dorm on October 7, 2019.
22 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Fertiliser plenty, yet prices high
Farmers in different districts are buying fertiliser at prices higher than those set by the government even though the authorities insist there is no crisis in the country.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM
5.2cr people food insecure in Bangladesh
The number of people without food security in Bangladesh increased 2.4 percent to 5.2 crore between 2018 and 2020, found a recent study by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation -- as the pandemic worsened access to food.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Years of neglect erasing embodiments of history at Dhaka University
Amidst the excitement of centenary celebrations diffusing across Dhaka University (DU) campus, a number of university buildings have been adorned with vibrant lights and decorations.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM
1% of Bangladesh's population holds 16.3% of national income: Report
Just 1 percent of Bangladesh’s population holds 16.3 percent of the total national income in 2021 and the bottom half 17.1 percent, according to a report -- making it a quintessence of poor and unequal country.
8 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Plan to Overhaul Landscape: Drastic changes designed for DU
Plans are afoot to change the landscape of Dhaka University.
3 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Khulna Newsprint Mills: Shut 20 years ago, yet spent Tk 33cr
For many in their 30s and above, the word newsprint occupies a good part of memories of their schooldays.
29 November 2021, 18:00 PM
State-run fertiliser factories: White Elephants they’re now
The factories are consuming natural gas heavily, but producing urea fertilizer much less than their modern peers do.
24 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Matarbari Power Plant Project: Cost goes up 44pc with channel expansion
The outlay for Matarbari coal-fired power plant, one of the mega-projects of the government, is set to increase by 44.1 percent to Tk 51,854.9 crore following the decision to expand the channel to bring in coal.
21 November 2021, 18:00 PM
No fault of their own
Ninety families living at Mohammadpur’s Japan Garden City have not been able to cook anything since Wednesday, as Titas cut the gas line of Capital Apartment building.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM
School Kids’ Covid Jabs: Joy is there, sufferings too
Long queues, mismanagement in the vaccine centres and multiple difficulties in the registration process have dampened the excitement surrounding the government’s initiative to inoculate schoolchildren aged 12-17 with Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine.
9 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Over 70% teenagers exposed to cybercrimes: survey
More than 70 percent of teenagers were exposed to cyber-stalking, bullying, or blackmail online, while around 75 percent said they or their seniors or peers had sent or been asked to send explicit messages, photos, or videos, according to a recent survey.
8 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Fresh move to revive 3 old state enterprises
The government has initiated a fresh move to help three old state-owned enterprises turn around after its previous attempts largely went in vain.
7 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Target to generate 4,100MW by 2030
Bangladesh has set an ambitious goal of generating more than 4,100 megawatts of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 as the county looks to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
30 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Chaos over copyright
Due to conflicts between two ministries, the plan to establish a unified and independent intellectual property (IP) office to provide copyrights, patents, design, and trademark certificates has been stuck in limbo.
24 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Biggest hike in LPG price to date
Bad news comes in threes, it is often said.
10 October 2021, 18:00 PM
WHO raises air quality standards
Bangladesh will face tougher challenges in ensuring safe air as the World Health Organisation yesterday announced stringent changes to the Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) to reduce health hazards caused by air pollution.
22 September 2021, 18:00 PM
LPG, CNG Traders: They want to ‘approve’ new entrants
LP gas importers, distributors and CNG filling stations owners want a new clause in BERC License Regulations requiring their certificates for any new entries in this sector.
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM