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

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