Eastern Refinery shutdown risk: How secure is Bangladesh’s fuel supply?

Prolonged disruption could expose structural vulnerabilities
4 hour(s) ago

A flash of gold

A golden jackal, lean-bodied and alert, moves through the green hush of Chattogram’s Anowara KPZ.
10 hour(s) ago

Elephant pair seen standing by dead calf for three days

A pair of elephants was seen standing beside the body of their dead calf for three consecutive days in Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban.
3 April 2026, 01:24 AM
2 April 2026, 21:44 PM

Govt may go to international court over ‘abnormally priced’ Adani Power deal

Energy minister says Dhaka is also considering discussions with Adani Power to amend the 2017 agreement
2 April 2026, 17:22 PM

12kg LPG cylinder price jumps by Tk 387

Each cylinder will now cost Tk 1,728; new rates will take effect immediately, BERC says
2 April 2026, 15:48 PM

Sylhet petrol pumps resume operations

Yesterday, pump owners stopped selling fuel, alleging “extortion” in the name of fines by the administration
2 April 2026, 12:08 PM

Fuel crisis deepens in Thakurgaon, bikers queue for hours

Locals barricade roads, besiege filling stations demanding supply
1 April 2026, 22:02 PM

US signals openness to Bangladesh’s request for waiver on Russian fuel

According to PMO, US energy secretary made the remark during a meeting with Khalilur Rahman in Washington
1 April 2026, 20:35 PM

Securing Bangladesh’s energy future

In recent weeks, energy has been one of the most discussed topics—whether in the news, seminars, articles, or the global stock market—not just for Bangladesh but for the rest of the world. Securing energy resources is key, as it determines how the economy will prosper in the years ahead.
1 April 2026, 19:34 PM

Man sentenced to jail in Panchagarh for hoarding and overcharging petrol

Crowd blocks magistrate’s vehicle in Thakurgaon amid fuel shortages
1 April 2026, 14:04 PM
1 April 2026, 13:23 PM

Six villages flooded, cropland submerged in Mymensingh

Around 200 acres of cropland have been submerged
31 March 2026, 18:47 PM

Some interim govt advisers acted as corporate lobbyists for foreign firms: Anu Muhammad

Economist says power and energy deals were shaped to serve multinational interests
31 March 2026, 18:26 PM

Fuel prices unchanged for April despite rising import costs

Latest decision keeps fuel prices unchanged for a third straight month
31 March 2026, 18:01 PM

Sirajganj extends fuel card deadline to April 4 amid rush of motorcyclists

Authorities make fuel cards mandatory for buying petrol and octane
31 March 2026, 17:15 PM

Fuel hoarding, not supply shortage, is now the bigger concern: Energy minister

Bangladesh has enough stocks and imports lined up, but panic buying and illegal storage are straining distribution, Tuku tells parliament
30 March 2026, 19:47 PM

Thakurgaon makes ‘fuel cards’ mandatory for motorcyclists from April 5

Long queues form at offices across the district as riders scramble to collect cards needed to buy petrol and octane
30 March 2026, 19:39 PM

Crackdown on fuel hoarding recovered 2.8 lakh litres across Bangladesh: Energy ministry

Govt says artificial shortages were created by hoarders despite normal fuel supply and secured April consignments
30 March 2026, 17:48 PM

Rain, thunderstorms likely across country: BMD

Met office warns of possible hailstorms as temperatures show slight changes nationwide
30 March 2026, 10:18 AM