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
No downward adjustment in power, gas tariffs until stability in market
Says PM's Energy Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury
30 March 2023, 11:34 AM
Power Generation Up To 100Mw: DoE eases curbs on coal, gas-run plants
The Department of Environment in its new Environmental Conservation Rules has exempted small coal and gas power plants from Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), raising concerns among environmentalists.
24 March 2023, 01:40 AM
Cabinet approves proposals for import of LNG, fertiliser
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in a meeting today approved seven proposals including import of LNG, fertiliser and lentil
23 March 2023, 15:54 PM
Country to see shortage of 1000 mmcfd in daily gas supply despite steps
Says Petrobangla chairman
23 March 2023, 14:09 PM
Bangabandhu's vision was for entire region's prosperity
Says Modi as he terms the opening of Indo-Bangla pipeline 'a new chapter' in bilateral ties
18 March 2023, 16:41 PM
Indo-Bangla pipeline: 90 lakh litre diesel imported on first day
Around 90 lakh litre of diesel was imported via the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline the very same day the prime ministers of both the countries opened it
18 March 2023, 14:49 PM
Indo-Bangla fuel pipeline will ensure energy security: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will play a pivotal role in ensuring fuel security in Bangladesh while many countries across the globe are facing serious fuel crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war
18 March 2023, 13:31 PM
Ctg zoo gets new pair of African lions, eight wildebeests
A pair of African lions and eight wildebeests have been brought to Chittagong Zoo from South Africa yesterday night. .The animals are currently in quarantine and will have to complete 15 days in quarantine, said Dr Shahadat Hossain, curator of Chittagong Zoo. .The animals will remain
17 March 2023, 07:11 AM
Energy Efficiency: Bangladesh, AFD sign for grant of €560,000
Bangladesh and French aid agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a €560,000 grant for improving energy efficiency in the country.
16 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Hasina, Modi to inaugurate Indo-Bangla pipeline Saturday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline on March 18 at 5:00pm via video conference
16 March 2023, 15:38 PM
Demand for power rising by 100 MW per day: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that demand for electricity is increasing by around 100 MW every day
14 March 2023, 10:00 AM
IDCOL to finance 300MW solar projects by 2025
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has set a target to finance rooftop solar power system projects of a total generation capacity of 300 megawatts by 2025 in line with a government vision, said IDCOL Executive Director Alamgir Morshed recently.
10 March 2023, 04:00 AM
Dr Zafrullah for repealing ‘anti-state’ power deal with Adani Group
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury today termed the government's power deal with India's Adani Group as "anti-state" and demanded its cancellation
5 March 2023, 16:12 PM
LPG price for March Tk 1,422
The government has reduced the price of 12kg cylinder of LPG by Tk 76
2 March 2023, 10:59 AM
Some parts of Dhaka to be without gas supply today
Gas supply will remain suspended for eight hours -- from 2:00pm to 10:00pm -- today for all kinds of consumers in different areas in Dhaka due to emergency tie-up works of pipelines.
1 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Some parts of Dhaka to be without gas supply tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for eight hours -- from 2 pm to 10 pm – tomorrow for all kinds of consumers in different areas in Dhaka due to emergency tie-up works of pipelines
1 March 2023, 09:35 AM
Power price hiked by 5pc again
The government increased the electricity price three times since January this year.
28 February 2023, 13:38 PM
No power crisis after Matarbari, Banshkhali plants start production: Tawfiq-e-Elahi
Stating that energy price has been increasing due to high price of dollar followed by global turmoil, the energy advisor said Bangladesh like other countries have been facing the unrest situation
26 February 2023, 19:11 PM
UNDP launches '#Click4Wildlife' campaign to mark World Wildlife Day
The first of its kind, the online campaign calls for submissions of wildlife photographs in Bangladesh, a selection of which will be displayed in a virtual exhibition hosted by UNDP on World Wildlife Day
26 February 2023, 06:57 AM
West Dhaka to have no power for 5hrs tomorrow
The PGCB published a notice mentioning a shutdown programme at its 230 kV power transmission line from Aminbazar - Agargaon substation.
23 February 2023, 16:48 PM