Sanctions against Russia won’t affect Rooppur Nuclear Plant’s construction: Rosatom

Rosatom, the contractor of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, dismissed the possibilities of a delay in the construction of the country’s mega project as some of the Russian banks are set to be disconnected from its global financial messaging system SWIFT because of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
1 March 2022, 14:39 PM

CNG stations to remain closed 6-11pm from today

CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 6 pm to 11 pm every day, instead of 6-10 pm, said a Petrobangla press release.
1 March 2022, 09:22 AM

Bangladesh seeks India’s support for cooperation with Bhutan in hydropower energy

Bangladesh has sought Indian support for the trilateral cooperation in hydropower energy among Bangladesh, Bhutan and India.
15 February 2022, 15:54 PM

115MW Chandpur power plant completes trial run

Doreen Power, a listed power producer, announced today that its subsidiary Chandpur Power Generation has completed 100 hours reliability test run.
14 February 2022, 11:33 AM

Success in power sector blankets its criticism: Planning Minister

Planning Minister MA Mannan today said the achievement in the power sector blanketed its criticism.
11 February 2022, 11:02 AM

Annual conference on energy, climate change on Feb 11-12

With the theme “Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development", Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) will hold a two-day annual conference from February 11.
9 February 2022, 10:21 AM

Renewable Energy: EU interested to partner with Bangladesh, says ambassador

European Union has expressed its interest in working with Bangladesh on renewable energy, green transition, smart grid and regional cooperation with Nepal and Bhutan by providing grants or loans.
7 February 2022, 14:02 PM

Private operators’ LPG price to go up from today

The price of private operators’ liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased by Tk 62 to 1,240 from Tk 1,178 per 12kg container, with effect from 6pm today at the retail level, including the value added tax (VAT).
3 February 2022, 07:58 AM

Sreda launches national solar help desk

The Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda), a nodal government agency, has recently launched a dedicated national solar help desk (NSHD) to support the proliferation of rooftop solar systems with met metering in order to ensure the transition to an energy-responsible society.
31 January 2022, 15:23 PM

FBCCI raises concern over call for gas price hike

Businessmen today expressed worries over the energy companies’ latest proposal to raise gas prices, as they believe another hike now will increase the cost of production and ultimately slow down the economic revival amid the ongoing pandemic.
19 January 2022, 14:08 PM

Tk 6,365 crore gas bill due: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said gas bill worth Tk 6,365 crore is due from public and private sectors.
17 January 2022, 13:35 PM

Over 2cr people in Bangladesh using renewable energy: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said the government is exploring options like rooftop and floating solar power plants as alternatives to land-based ones due to scarcity of land.
16 January 2022, 09:14 AM

Up to 103 TCF gas hydrates found in Bay of Bengal: Foreign Ministry

A new survey in the Bay has found presence of 17 to 103 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of gas hydrates.
5 January 2022, 10:53 AM

LPG price slashed by Tk 50 per 12kg container

Price of private operators’ liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has declined by Tk 50 -- to Tk 1,178 from Tk 1,228 -- per 12kg container with effect from 6pm today (January 3) at the retail level, including the value added tax (VAT).
3 January 2022, 07:33 AM

Govt to build more power plants based on alternative fuel: Finance Minister

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today said that the government will build more power plants based on alternative fuel, to make up for the cancellation of coal-based power plants.
29 December 2021, 11:01 AM

Summit closes Madhabdi plant as govt power deal expires

The Summit Power has closed its gas-fired Madhabdi Power Plant Unit-2 as the plant’s power purchase agreement with the government has expired.
19 December 2021, 07:03 AM

India to provide 20% more electricity to Bangladesh

India will provide 20 percent more electricity to Bangladesh under a renewed bilateral contract -- for five more years, officials said today.
5 December 2021, 10:24 AM

21,838 cases filed for non-payment of outstanding electricity bills

Six power distribution companies have so far filed a total of 21,838 cases against customers for non-payment of outstanding electricity bills while the total arrears against these cases is Tk 594.16 crore.
2 December 2021, 15:59 PM

Why govt shouldn’t be directed to re-fix kerosene, diesel prices: HC

The High Court today issued a rule asking the government to explain in a week why it should not be directed to re-fix the tariff of petroleum products including kerosene and diesel as per relevant provisions of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Act, 2013.
29 November 2021, 14:05 PM

Financial support to be provided for research in energy, power sector: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that his ministry will provide financial support to promote research and creative work in the energy and power sector.
27 November 2021, 14:30 PM