Hasina, Modi likely to inaugurate 1320 MW Maitree Power Project in Sept

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are expected to jointly inaugurate the 1320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Station during the former’s visit to India in the first week of September, according to Hindustan Times.
31 July 2022, 07:52 AM

Barapukuria coal mine: Production resumes after 3 months

Coal production at Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited (BCMCL) resumed today (July 27, 2022) after a three-month long suspension.
27 July 2022, 14:41 PM

“No shortage in fuel stock, don’t pay heed to rumours”

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Nasrul Hamid has called upon the public to not pay heed to any rumours regarding shortage in fuel stock in the country.
27 July 2022, 14:20 PM

Fuel sale cap: Trust Filling Station served show-cause notice

Padma Oil Company Limited, a subsidiary of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), has issued a show-cause notice to Trust Filling Station, located in Bijoy Sharani of Dhaka.
27 July 2022, 12:28 PM

Non-banks asked to cut energy bills by 25%

The Bangladesh Bank today asked non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to cut their energy bills by at least 25 per cent.
27 July 2022, 12:26 PM

BPC chairman says current stock normal, petrol pumps not told to limit fuel sales

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Chairman ABM Azad today (July 27, 2022) said if imports were stopped today, the stock diesel (4,31,000 MT) will be able to meet demands of the whole country for 32 days.
27 July 2022, 08:56 AM

Germany's plan to return to coal power plant face challenges

High coal prices, supply bottlenecks and aged plants are posing a challenge to Germany's plan to increase electricity production from hard coal-fired power plants to compensate for declining gas deliveries, according to operators and industry experts.
26 July 2022, 13:55 PM

13-hour load shedding every day in parts of Sylhet city

Sales and Distribution Division of Sylhet Power Development Board (PDB) yesterday (July 24, 2022) published a new schedule of load shedding which shows some areas in Sylhet city won’t have electricity for 13 hours a day.
25 July 2022, 06:51 AM

Corruption, import-dependent policies among reasons cited for current power crisis

National Committee for Protection of Oil-Gas and Mineral Resources, Electricity Sector and Ports has identified nine specific reasons for the current situation in the power sector.
24 July 2022, 17:38 PM

Govt officials directed to spend 20% less on vehicle fuel

In a latest move to promote austerity in operations, the finance ministry today (July 21, 2022) directed government officials to lower expenses for fuel and lubricants of vehicles issued to them by 20 percent.
21 July 2022, 13:27 PM

Govt to cut power use by 25% at public offices

The government has decided to reduce the use of electricity by 25 percent at all its offices to save power for future.
20 July 2022, 15:49 PM

“Unplug appliances to save power”: France urges holidaymakers

The French government urged citizens on Wednesday to make the effort to save energy in the face of record high oil and gas prices, including by cutting wifi routers when heading off on holiday.
20 July 2022, 15:37 PM

Scheduled power-cuts: Bangladesh experienced 1915 MW load shedding on day 1

The country experienced a total of 1915 MW of load shedding today (July 19, 2022), the first day of a new era of area-wise planned power cuts announced by the government, that many believed they had left behind for good.
19 July 2022, 17:52 PM

Without using AC, lights, JS body on power, energy holds meeting

A meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources was held today (July 19, 2022) without using air conditioning or even a single electric light.
19 July 2022, 14:29 PM

Shops that won’t close by 8pm will have electricity disconnected

Shops, shopping malls will have electricity disconnected if they are open after 8pm, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today (July 19, 2022).
19 July 2022, 10:59 AM

Load shedding timing for Dhaka, Narayanganj areas

Authorities today (July 18, 2022) announced names of areas and respective timing for the hourlong load shedding in Dhaka and Narayanganj following a government decision to this end.
18 July 2022, 13:30 PM

“Electricity use should be reduced at all religious establishments”: Nasrul Hamid

State minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid today (July 18, 2022) said devotees in all religious establishments can use air conditioners during prayers but requested to maintain austerity by keeping those off rest of the time.
18 July 2022, 12:08 PM

Countrywide hourlong load shedding from tomorrow

There will be one hour long load shedding countrywide from tomorrow to reduce energy subsidy, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today (July 18, 2022).
18 July 2022, 10:19 AM

Pvt power plants urge govt to pay $1.5bn arrears

Despite an improvement in payment, the government still owes $1.5 billion to private power plant operators, according to official sources. 
18 July 2022, 10:10 AM

Proposals made to close petrol pumps one day a week

Petrol pumps should be closed one day a week, Prime Minister's Energy Adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury today (July 18, 2022) proposed in a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka.
18 July 2022, 09:04 AM