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

‘Fuel Pass’ app pilot launched at two Dhaka filling stations

QR-based system aims to streamline fuel distribution and curb irregularities
9 April 2026, 15:58 PM

Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA

"It's not going to happen quickly": IATA Director General Willie Walsh
8 April 2026, 16:21 PM

Jet fuel prices for domestic flights now Tk 227 per litre

New prices will come into effect from 12:00am
7 April 2026, 22:53 PM

Govt orders 7pm lights-out for fairs, cultural events, billboards in all districts

Move signals a tougher conservation drive as Bangladesh seeks to slash daily electricity consumption by 3,100 MW
6 April 2026, 20:55 PM

OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens

Eight members to raise quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May
5 April 2026, 21:30 PM

Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch

Government offices to now operate from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday
5 April 2026, 19:02 PM

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

India has secured its full requirements of crude oil for the coming months, its oil ministry said
5 April 2026, 08:33 AM

Bangladesh to import 100,000 tonnes diesel from Kazakhstan

Last week, the govt also approved import of another one lakh tonnes of diesel from ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Inc
4 April 2026, 20:46 PM

At some point, a fuel price adjustment will be inevitable: Finance minister

Amir Khosru says soaring import costs are putting growing pressure on public funds and government spending
3 April 2026, 21:22 PM

27,300 tonnes of diesel arrive in Ctg from Singapore

Another ship expected to arrive today from Malaysia with 34,000 tonnes of diesel, Ctg port secretary says
3 April 2026, 18:07 PM

Austerity descends on Asia

From Bangladesh to the Philippines, energy shock is redrawing the contours of public life with cuts, curbs and anxiety
3 April 2026, 15:30 PM

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

Prolonged disruption could expose structural vulnerabilities
3 April 2026, 11:05 AM