Nepal begins commercial power export to Bangladesh

The landlocked Himalayan nation started transmitting 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity
16 June 2025, 11:49 AM

Nepal set to export 40mw power to Bangladesh via India from today

Bangladesh has agreed to import electricity from Nepal for the next five years
14 June 2025, 19:31 PM

No more residential gas connections

Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan yesterday said the government will not provide residential gas connections, even in areas where gas is being extracted.
13 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Eid holiday crowds flock to reopened Gazipur Safari Park

Families were seen sitting in the field in front of the park, while shopkeepers set up stalls selling food and other items outside the entrance. Horse-drawn carriages and other entertainment options were also available near the gate
9 June 2025, 10:00 AM

Power division gets 30% lower budget allocation

The allocation for the power division in the national budget for fiscal year 2025-26 is around 30 percent less than that of the previous fiscal year, while it has been nearly doubled for the energy and mineral resources division. .The government has decided to cut electricity production c
4 June 2025, 16:01 PM

CAB calls for unified service rule to resolve REB-PBS conflict

The government has been worsening the situation, following the advice of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank only, the CAB says
4 June 2025, 10:59 AM

Power outage hits Moulvibazar upazila as substation submerged in floodwaters

Officials said the water level of the Juri River has risen, deteriorating the flood situation.
4 June 2025, 10:52 AM

Gazipur Safari Park’s core section reopens tomorrow

The core safari section of Gazipur's Safari Park, which houses wild and dangerous animals, will reopen tomorrow following a 15-day closure for maintenance.
4 June 2025, 10:31 AM

Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home

Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far
4 June 2025, 07:18 AM

Power division allocation cut by 30%, energy gets 100% boost

LNG import will stand 6.5 million tonnes from 5 million, cut import VAT
3 June 2025, 14:00 PM

Govt cuts diesel, petrol, octane prices

Kerosene price rises to Tk 114
31 May 2025, 15:19 PM

Acacia, Eucalyptus saplings in high demand despite ban

Some nursery owners even leased arable land to grow Acacia saplings like a regular crop
31 May 2025, 12:17 PM

Sundarbans: Three-month fishing, tourism ban from June 1

Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited in the Sundarbans for three months to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.
30 May 2025, 20:27 PM

Woman killed in elephant attack

A woman died after a herd of elephants attacked her home in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur early yesterday.
30 May 2025, 19:51 PM

Palm trees bring prosperity to Burirchar residents

Palm trees grow naturally along roadsides and orchard edges
28 May 2025, 11:26 AM

Gas supply suspended in parts of Narayanganj for 11 hours tomorrow

The gas supply for all types of consumers in some areas of Narayanganj will be completely suspended for 11 hours starting from 8:00am tomorrow.
28 May 2025, 06:19 AM

Cutting-edge tracking technology boosts sea turtle conservation in Guangdong

A total of 200 sea turtles, including 100 acclimated to wild conditions, have recently been released into the ocean
27 May 2025, 05:29 AM

Locals demand permanent embankment on Netai river

Residents along the banks of the Netai river in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura upazila have expressed concern over possible flooding during the monsoon and demanded the construction of a permanent river protection embankment
24 May 2025, 13:22 PM

Burmese python rescued at CU

Released into forest
23 May 2025, 19:43 PM

Vaccine shortage leaves Ctg vulnerable to rabies threat

Experts suggest urgent Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release method
21 May 2025, 15:35 PM