Ashuganj’s new power unit adds 420MW to national grid

Commercial production of electricity has started at the Combined Cycle Power Plant in Ashuganj of Brahmanbaria.
28 November 2022, 05:37 AM

Nat’l grid to get 8m cubic feet of gas from tomorrow

Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd (SGFL) is set to supply up to eight million cubic feet of gas to the national grid daily from an abandoned gas well at Sylhet’s Beanibazar upazila tomorrow after concluding workover at the well..The state-owned company recently discovered fresh gas reserves at the aba
27 November 2022, 15:08 PM

Elephant found dead in Chattogram

An elephant was found dead in Lohagara upazila of Chattogram today.
27 November 2022, 10:32 AM

BPDB submits proposal seeking 19.44% hike

State-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has submitted its proposal to the energy regulator seeking Tk 1.47 hike per kilowatt hour (each unit) at the retail level, official sources said today.
23 November 2022, 17:33 PM

Power distributor seeks to hike retail price

Even though the state minister for power assured that the bulk power price hike would not have any implication on consumers right away, a distributor has already submitted a proposal to increase retail electricity price.
21 November 2022, 17:08 PM

Qatar signs world's 'longest' gas supply deal with China

QatarEnergy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China Monday, calling it the "longest" ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia while Europe scrambles for alternative sources.
21 November 2022, 16:23 PM

Bulk power price won't rise at consumer level now: Nasrul Hamid

The prices of electricity and fuel have to be adjusted all over the world due to the increase in production costs, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today. ."At the consumer level, prices are not increasing right now. Whether price will increase also
21 November 2022, 09:09 AM

Bulk electricity price goes up by 19.92%

The price of electricity at the wholesale level has been increased by 19.92 percent.
21 November 2022, 06:51 AM

Verdict tomorrow whether electricity prices would go up

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is set to announce the verdict tomorrow of the review appeal of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) to hike the bulk electricity price.
20 November 2022, 13:53 PM

India may transport Russian oil to Bangladesh: Economic Times

India is exploring the infrastructure that could be used to transport Russian oil and gas to Bangladesh, the Economic Times reported today.
20 November 2022, 12:22 PM

British High Commission in Dhaka moves to renewable energy thru’ solar panels

British High Commission in Dhaka has activated solar panels in its office in an attempt to move to renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
20 November 2022, 05:33 AM

Elephant found dead in Netrakona

Police recovered the body of an elephant from Bedghora in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila this morning..Quoting locals, Officer-in-Charge of Kalmakanda Police Station Md Abdul Ahad Khan said locals found the animal in a cropland and then informed police..Police visited the spot and fo
18 November 2022, 10:57 AM

Bird poaching in Sylhet: Is public awareness the answer?

The movement of migratory birds in early winter captivates everyone, from the seasoned birdwatcher to an unassuming passer-by who simply looks up to the sky to maybe catch a flight of northern pintails.
18 November 2022, 08:00 AM

Elephant tramples farmer to death in Netrakona

A farmer died after being trampled by an elephant in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila on last night.
15 November 2022, 10:29 AM

Tk 1,500cr unpaid bills: Titas starts disconnecting gas lines

Titas Gas Distribution Company Ltd has started disconnecting gas supply to households and industries in the capital due to unpaid bills of around Tk 1,500 crore.
14 November 2022, 05:32 AM

PM seeks fuel from Saudi with deferred payment schedule

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought fuel from Saudi Arabia, with deferred payment schedule.
13 November 2022, 05:58 AM

Fresh gas found in abandoned Sylhet well

Sylhet Gas Fields Limited yesterday discovered gas reserves in an abandoned well in Sylhet’s Beanibazar.
10 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Want to import petroleum at lower price from Saudi Arabia: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said Bangladesh wants to import petroleum from Saudi Arabia at a relatively lower price.
10 November 2022, 13:09 PM

Fresh gas reserves found in abandoned Sylhet well

Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd has discovered fresh gas reserves at an abandoned well in Beanibazar.
10 November 2022, 10:16 AM

Rules relaxed for financing coal-based power plants

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed its rule to facilitate lending for establishment of coal-based power plants and buy the dirty fuel to generate electricity.
8 November 2022, 13:09 PM