Govt may go to international court over ‘abnormally priced’ Adani Power deal
2 April 2026, 17:22 PM
Energy
12kg LPG cylinder price jumps by Tk 387
2 April 2026, 15:48 PM
Energy
Sylhet petrol pumps resume operations
2 April 2026, 12:08 PM
Energy
Fuel crisis deepens in Thakurgaon, bikers queue for hours
1 April 2026, 22:02 PM
Energy
US signals openness to Bangladesh’s request for waiver on Russian fuel
1 April 2026, 20:35 PM
Energy
Securing Bangladesh’s energy future
1 April 2026, 19:34 PM
Business
Man sentenced to jail in Panchagarh for hoarding and overcharging petrol
1 April 2026, 14:04 PM
Energy
Rooppur nuclear plant delayed as fuel loading awaits clearance
1 April 2026, 13:23 PM
Energy
Some interim govt advisers acted as corporate lobbyists for foreign firms: Anu Muhammad
31 March 2026, 18:26 PM
Energy
Fuel prices unchanged for April despite rising import costs
31 March 2026, 18:01 PM
Energy
Limited gas supply on first day of Ramadan
Consumers in different areas have been experiencing shortages or low pressure in gas supply following a technical fault in the supply process of Bibiyana Gas Field in Sylhet.
3 April 2022, 13:50 PM
Rooftop solar panels produce way cheaper power than national grid: Idcol
The industrial rooftop solar panels can produce electricity at Tk 6.5 per unit, which is up to 30 per cent cheaper compared to that of the gas- and oil-run power plants, according to Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (Idcol).
30 March 2022, 15:06 PM
CNG filling stations to remain closed 5-11pm during Ramadan
CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 5pm to 11pm every day during the month of Ramadan, instead of 6pm-11:00pm, according to a press release of Petrobangla.
30 March 2022, 05:46 AM
Next goal is uninterrupted power supply at affordable price: Nasrul
The government’s next challenge is to ensure uninterrupted electricity at an affordable price for all, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today.
24 March 2022, 13:34 PM
No urgent plans to hike fuel prices: State Minister
The government doesn't want to raise the tariffs on power and energy at this moment, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today.
14 March 2022, 13:45 PM
Qatar will continue LNG supply to Bangladesh: Foreign ministry
Amid uncertainty over global energy supplies, Qatar said it will continue supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
13 March 2022, 19:18 PM
Russia-Ukraine war drives LPG price hike: Per cylinder now Tk 1,391
Be ready to shell out more for a cooking gas cylinder.
3 March 2022, 10:24 AM
Sanctions against Russia won’t affect Rooppur Nuclear Plant’s construction: Rosatom
Rosatom, the contractor of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, dismissed the possibilities of a delay in the construction of the country’s mega project as some of the Russian banks are set to be disconnected from its global financial messaging system SWIFT because of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
1 March 2022, 14:39 PM
CNG stations to remain closed 6-11pm from today
CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 6 pm to 11 pm every day, instead of 6-10 pm, said a Petrobangla press release.
1 March 2022, 09:22 AM
Bangladesh seeks India’s support for cooperation with Bhutan in hydropower energy
Bangladesh has sought Indian support for the trilateral cooperation in hydropower energy among Bangladesh, Bhutan and India.
15 February 2022, 15:54 PM
115MW Chandpur power plant completes trial run
Doreen Power, a listed power producer, announced today that its subsidiary Chandpur Power Generation has completed 100 hours reliability test run.
14 February 2022, 11:33 AM
Success in power sector blankets its criticism: Planning Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan today said the achievement in the power sector blanketed its criticism.
11 February 2022, 11:02 AM
Annual conference on energy, climate change on Feb 11-12
With the theme “Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development", Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) will hold a two-day annual conference from February 11.
9 February 2022, 10:21 AM
Renewable Energy: EU interested to partner with Bangladesh, says ambassador
European Union has expressed its interest in working with Bangladesh on renewable energy, green transition, smart grid and regional cooperation with Nepal and Bhutan by providing grants or loans.
7 February 2022, 14:02 PM
Private operators’ LPG price to go up from today
The price of private operators’ liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased by Tk 62 to 1,240 from Tk 1,178 per 12kg container, with effect from 6pm today at the retail level, including the value added tax (VAT).
3 February 2022, 07:58 AM
Sreda launches national solar help desk
The Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda), a nodal government agency, has recently launched a dedicated national solar help desk (NSHD) to support the proliferation of rooftop solar systems with met metering in order to ensure the transition to an energy-responsible society.
31 January 2022, 15:23 PM
FBCCI raises concern over call for gas price hike
Businessmen today expressed worries over the energy companies’ latest proposal to raise gas prices, as they believe another hike now will increase the cost of production and ultimately slow down the economic revival amid the ongoing pandemic.
19 January 2022, 14:08 PM
Tk 6,365 crore gas bill due: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said gas bill worth Tk 6,365 crore is due from public and private sectors.
17 January 2022, 13:35 PM
Over 2cr people in Bangladesh using renewable energy: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said the government is exploring options like rooftop and floating solar power plants as alternatives to land-based ones due to scarcity of land.
16 January 2022, 09:14 AM
Up to 103 TCF gas hydrates found in Bay of Bengal: Foreign Ministry
A new survey in the Bay has found presence of 17 to 103 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of gas hydrates.
5 January 2022, 10:53 AM