Fuel hoarding, not supply shortage, is now the bigger concern: Energy minister
9 hour(s) ago
Energy
Thakurgaon makes ‘fuel cards’ mandatory for motorcyclists from April 5
9 hour(s) ago
Energy
Crackdown on fuel hoarding recovered 2.8 lakh litres across Bangladesh: Energy ministry
11 hour(s) ago
Energy
Diesel crisis leaves thousands of fishermen idle in Shariatpur
28 March 2026, 20:40 PM
Energy
1.23 lakh tonnes of LNG arrive at Ctg port in two tankers
27 March 2026, 19:16 PM
Energy
Fuel secured until April, govt paying Tk 167 crore subsidy daily: State minister
27 March 2026, 18:29 PM
Energy
Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war causes energy turmoil
27 March 2026, 10:04 AM
Energy
QatarEnergy moves on supply deals as Gulf energy disruptions deepen
24 March 2026, 20:44 PM
Energy
80% jet fuel price hike may halt domestic flights, warns AOAB
24 March 2026, 17:20 PM
Energy
Industrial solar could shield Bangladesh from global energy shocks
24 March 2026, 17:28 PM
Business
Shahnewaz Parvez made Titas MD
Petrobangla issued the office order today, saying that the appointment is temporary
10 September 2024, 07:09 AM
Production fully suspended at Barapukuria power plant due to technical glitch
The shutdown has led to further power outages as the plant has the capacity to produce 275-megawatt of electricity.
10 September 2024, 06:04 AM
Nat'l body formed to review AL govt’s power, energy deals
The interim government has decided to review the deals signed under the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010 by the previous government.
5 September 2024, 14:48 PM
Octane, petrol prices cut by Tk 6 per litre
From 12:00am (midnight tomorrow), diesel and kerosene price will be Tk 105.50 per litre, while petrol will be priced at Tk 121 per litre, and octane at Tk 125
31 August 2024, 05:59 AM
Adani Power refutes reports of costly power supply to Bangladesh
Adani Power has refuted reports in the Bangladeshi media that say that the company is supplying costly power to India's neighbouring country, CNBC TV 18 reports
30 August 2024, 06:01 AM
Power, energy companies' boards to have student members
Student representatives will be appointed to the boards of directors of companies under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, said the concerned ministry’s adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today..He said the secretaries should not hold positions of chairmen of the companie
28 August 2024, 15:06 PM
Govt's executive authority to raise power, gas prices cancelled thru ordinance
The government issued a gazette notification cancelling its executive authority to raise power and gas prices without public hearing by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
28 August 2024, 05:58 AM
Now, Palli Bidyut Samity workers threaten strike
Palli Bidyut Samity leaders to meet with REB, Power Division chiefs
26 August 2024, 13:50 PM
Govt seeks alternative legal framework for LNG imports
The government is exploring alternative legal procedures to ensure the continued import of LNG and petroleum fuels after the suspension of the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, which previously facilitated these imports
22 August 2024, 17:04 PM
Jalal Ahmed appointed new BERC chairman
The government has appointed Jalal Ahmed as new chairman to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
22 August 2024, 15:02 PM
No more adjustment of energy prices without public hearings
Says advisory council of the interim government
22 August 2024, 14:09 PM
Ongoing gas shortage to go on for at least two weeks
The ongoing gas shortage across the country will remain the same for a fortnight as the re-installation of the damaged Disconnectable Turret Mooring (DTM) on the subsea landing pad of the Summit-run LNG regasification terminal may take two more weeks
15 August 2024, 15:55 PM
Change in India's power export rules won't affect supply to Bangladesh: Adani Group
The recent amendment to India's Power Export Guidelines will not affect the existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Adani Power and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), said Adani Group today
14 August 2024, 15:16 PM
Gas supply in several Dhaka areas to be shut for 9hrs tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for 9 hours -- from 9:00am to 6:00pm -- tomorrow in different Dhaka areas due to emergency relocation of gas pipelines
1 August 2024, 09:59 AM
1,320MW coal power plant in Patuakhali to fire up in October
A 1,320-megawatt (MW) coal-based thermal power plant located in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali is ready to begin commercial operations by the end of this year, officials said..The first of the plant’s two units, which can generate 660 MWs daily, will commence production in October while th
30 July 2024, 18:00 PM
BPC importing 7,000 tonnes of diesel from India
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation is importing 7,000 tonnes of diesel from India through the "India-Bangladesh Friendship" pipeline..The move came following disruption in fuel supply in the northern region due to rail wagon crisis. .Of the quantity, so far 4,000 tonnes of diesel was i
30 July 2024, 15:46 PM
Fuel transport starts amid tight security
Four oil carrier wagons left Chattogram for Dhaka, Sylhet, Dohazari and Hathazri upazilas today amid tight security
26 July 2024, 14:55 PM
Summit’s floating LNG terminal: Re-installation may take another week
The re-installation of the Summit-run LNG regasification unit has been rescheduled due to some fresh technical glitches in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar
14 July 2024, 14:08 PM
Gain confidence of prepaid meter consumers: JS body
A parliamentary body today recommended taking necessary steps to gain the confidence of the prepaid meter consumers
11 July 2024, 13:47 PM
Gas supply to remain suspended in parts of Dhaka for 10hrs tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended in different areas of the capital from 10:00am to 8:00pm tomorrow due to gas pipeline replacement works
10 July 2024, 12:26 PM