Power tariff may rise by 15pc

Less than a month after the government said that it was withdrawing energy subsidies, an electricity tariff hike of over 15 percent was placed on the table yesterday.
8 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Power tariff hike to drive up production cost, stoke inflationary pressures

Any increase in the retail tariffs of electricity will drive up the production cost and lead to a further spiral in inflation, worsening the condition of lower-income groups, said presidents of two chambers today.
8 January 2023, 16:20 PM

Hydropower imports from Nepal, Bhutan: Bangladesh for 'visible' Indian cooperation

State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has sought "visible Indian cooperation" for importing hydropower from Nepal and Bhutan.
5 January 2023, 18:22 PM

Gas, power: Ordinance to adjust price wihout hearing placed

The “Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (amendment) Ordinance, 2022” was placed in parliament yesterday, paving the way for the government to adjust the prices of gas and electricity without public hearing.
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Ordinance to adjust gas, electricity prices without public hearing placed in parliament

The 'Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (amendment) Ordinance, 2022' was placed in parliament today paving the way for government to adjust prices of gas and electricity without public hearing.
5 January 2023, 15:20 PM

We want better energy ties with Delhi: Nasrul

Bangladesh wants deeper ties with India in energy and power sector to avoid future energy crisis, State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said yesterday.
4 January 2023, 18:00 PM

'Bangladesh wants more petroleum products from India at affordable price'

State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has expressed Bangladesh's interest in importing more petroleum products at an affordable price from India.
4 January 2023, 16:49 PM

Adani Godda Power Plant: Bangladesh likely to get 750MW by March

Bangladesh will start getting electricity from India’s Adani Godda Power Plant in March, said Nasrul Hamid, the state minister for power, energy and mineral resources.
3 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Adani Power to supply 750MW electricity from March: Nasrul Hamid

The State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Nasrul Hamid, said Bangladesh will get a supply of 750MW of electricity from Adani Godda Power Plant from mid-March.
3 January 2023, 13:38 PM

12kg LPG cylinder price slashed by Tk 65

Price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has decreased by Tk 5.39 per kg to Tk 102.70 from previous price of Tk 108.09 per kg as Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced its latest price for the month of January.
2 January 2023, 09:05 AM

Rooppur plant’s commercial operation may be delayed by a year

The commercial operation of the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant may delay by one year, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today.
29 December 2022, 08:42 AM

No possibility of reducing fuel oil price for now: BPC chairman

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Chairman ABM Azad today said there is no possibility of reducing fuel oil price for the time being.
27 December 2022, 11:16 AM

1,000MW solar power project stuck in red tape

Despite the government’s commitment in the national plan to increase production of renewable energy, an investment proposal to produce 1,000 megawatts of solar power is waiting for approval at a time when the country is facing persistent power-cuts.
24 December 2022, 02:00 AM

Integrated energy, power plan: Renewables ignored, coal, LNG favoured

The draft Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) projects very high electricity demand in 2040 and 2050 based on ambitious growth forecasts, which are sometimes “politically motivated”, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Energy security will be ensured by addressing all challenges: Nasrul

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said energy security will be ensured by facing all challenges through honesty, integrity and dedication.
20 December 2022, 14:54 PM

Rampal Power Plant: First unit all set to start commercial production

One of the two units of the coal-fired Rampal Power Plant has started supplying electricity to the national grid on a trial basis.
19 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Rampal Power Plant: First unit ready to start commercial production

One of the two units of the coal-fired Rampal Power Plant has started supplying electricity to the national grid on a trial basis.
19 December 2022, 08:54 AM

Be prepared to pay actual cost of electricity generation: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has fulfilled its commitment to provide electricity connection to every house.
18 December 2022, 10:53 AM

Coal consumption may rise in Bangladesh this year

Although the coal consumption declined in Bangladesh last year, it is expected to increase sharply this year, the International Energy Agency said yesterday.
17 December 2022, 05:58 AM

Payra, Rampal power plants now linked to Dhaka

Aminbazar in Dhaka to Gopalganj 400KV double circuit line, considered one of the major power transmission lines in the country, is ready to transmit electricity.
16 December 2022, 01:00 AM