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

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