Govt trying to avoid electricity price hike despite ‘a mountain of debt’: Tuku
26 February 2026, 21:37 PM
Energy
LPG price cut: 12 kg cylinder now Tk 1,341
24 February 2026, 19:01 PM
Energy
Explainer / Why gas leaks happen, and the steps that could save your life
23 February 2026, 22:27 PM
Accidents & Fires
Govt revises CNG refuelling station hours for Ramadan
20 February 2026, 15:17 PM
Energy
Energy sector could change in 2-3 years if roadmap followed: Fouzul
10 February 2026, 19:58 PM
Natural resources
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant
6 February 2026, 10:16 AM
Energy
Govt cuts fuel prices by Tk 2 per litre for Feb
1 February 2026, 00:12 AM
Energy
Power deals rigged against public: Review committee flags structural overpricing
25 January 2026, 16:36 PM
Bangladesh
Barapukuria plant adds electricity to grid after four-day halt
22 January 2026, 20:31 PM
Energy
Pushed towards extinction
18 January 2026, 02:50 AM
Govt's executive authority to raise power, gas prices cancelled thru ordinance
The government issued a gazette notification cancelling its executive authority to raise power and gas prices without public hearing by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
28 August 2024, 05:58 AM
Most of Bangladesh’s main rivers flowing below danger level
The country’s main rivers, except the Meghna, were flowing below the danger level this morning, after days of flash floods that submerged vast tracts of the north- and south-eastern regions
25 August 2024, 09:59 AM
Water from Kaptai dam to be released tomorrow morning
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has changed its decision to open 16 spillways of the Kaptai Dam and said the water will be released in tomorrow morning
24 August 2024, 17:10 PM
Water to be released from Kaptai Dam at 10:00pm tonight
BPDB says all 16 spillways will be opened to a height of six inches to release water in regulated way
24 August 2024, 12:26 PM
Govt seeks alternative legal framework for LNG imports
The government is exploring alternative legal procedures to ensure the continued import of LNG and petroleum fuels after the suspension of the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, which previously facilitated these imports
22 August 2024, 17:04 PM
Jalal Ahmed appointed new BERC chairman
The government has appointed Jalal Ahmed as new chairman to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
22 August 2024, 15:02 PM
No more adjustment of energy prices without public hearings
Says advisory council of the interim government
22 August 2024, 14:09 PM
Animal welfare group demands fair treatment of animals
For the well-being of animals and to shed light on the alarming conditions faced by animals in pet shops, the Animal Welfare Foundation launched an awareness programme in Dhaka's Kataban market yesterday
18 August 2024, 19:55 PM
Ongoing gas shortage to go on for at least two weeks
The ongoing gas shortage across the country will remain the same for a fortnight as the re-installation of the damaged Disconnectable Turret Mooring (DTM) on the subsea landing pad of the Summit-run LNG regasification terminal may take two more weeks
15 August 2024, 15:55 PM
Change in India's power export rules won't affect supply to Bangladesh: Adani Group
The recent amendment to India's Power Export Guidelines will not affect the existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Adani Power and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), said Adani Group today
14 August 2024, 15:16 PM
Nature quest: The Doodhraj's dive
An Indian paradise flycatcher about to take a dive into the Jamuna in Naogaon’s Badalgachi.
2 August 2024, 05:18 AM
BPC importing 7,000 tonnes of diesel from India
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation is importing 7,000 tonnes of diesel from India through the "India-Bangladesh Friendship" pipeline..The move came following disruption in fuel supply in the northern region due to rail wagon crisis. .Of the quantity, so far 4,000 tonnes of diesel was i
30 July 2024, 15:46 PM
Nat’l fisheries week starts
The inauguration ceremony of National Fisheries Week was held this afternoon at the Darbar Hall of the District Commissioner’s Officer in Patuakhali
30 July 2024, 14:14 PM
Fuel transport starts amid tight security
Four oil carrier wagons left Chattogram for Dhaka, Sylhet, Dohazari and Hathazri upazilas today amid tight security
26 July 2024, 14:55 PM
Summit’s floating LNG terminal: Re-installation may take another week
The re-installation of the Summit-run LNG regasification unit has been rescheduled due to some fresh technical glitches in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar
14 July 2024, 14:08 PM
Gain confidence of prepaid meter consumers: JS body
A parliamentary body today recommended taking necessary steps to gain the confidence of the prepaid meter consumers
11 July 2024, 13:47 PM
Can wild animals handle the heat?
From Canada to Australia, animals are dying and suffering as heat waves become more common
11 July 2024, 05:01 AM
Gas supply to remain suspended in parts of Dhaka for 10hrs tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended in different areas of the capital from 10:00am to 8:00pm tomorrow due to gas pipeline replacement works
10 July 2024, 12:26 PM
Nasrul Hamid hints at further rise in electricity prices this year
State minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today hinted at a further rise in electricity prices this year.
4 July 2024, 09:37 AM
Utilise marine fisheries to tap into blue economy: expert
Marine fisheries can be a major component to reaping the rewards from Bangladesh’s largely untapped blue economy as they already account for 52 percent of animal-based protein in Bangladesh, said an expert yesterday..The country ranked third in producing fish from inland water-bodies, behi
3 July 2024, 18:09 PM