12kg LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 144

The new price will be effective from 6:00pm today
3 September 2023, 09:32 AM

Sundarbans reopened after three-month closure

After three months of closure, the Sundarbans is open from today for fishers, other forest-based livelihood earners, and tourists
1 September 2023, 10:24 AM

Khulna fuel traders call indefinite strike from Sept 3

Fuel traders in Khulna called an indefinite strike from September 3 to press home their three-point demands, including raising sales commission to 7.5 percent
31 August 2023, 15:20 PM

Rampal to have 300 MW solar power plant

Saudi-Bangladesh joint-venture company to set up the plant
30 August 2023, 19:18 PM

Dhaka for purchasing LNG from Algeria: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has expressed keen interest in buying LNG from Algeria to meet Bangladesh's growing demand due to the country's economic expansion
24 August 2023, 16:34 PM

Coordinated call centre launched to tackle power emergencies

A coordinated call centre with hotline number, 16999, has been launched in the power sector through which consumers of any distribution company can lodge a complaint and get a solution
24 August 2023, 14:26 PM

Hotline for power consumers to open tomorrow

The government will launch a "combined hotline number" tomorrow for consumers of six power distributor companies across the country
23 August 2023, 14:31 PM

Gas supply to remain suspended in Khilgaon for 8hrs tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended for eight hours in some areas of the capital's Khilgaon tomorrow for an emergency pipeline replacement work.
23 August 2023, 10:07 AM

Gas supply to remain suspended in Banani for 4hrs tomorrow

Gas supply to the capital's Banani area will remain suspended for four hours tomorrow due to an emergency pipeline replacement work
22 August 2023, 14:27 PM

Gas supply to be suspended in Banani for 2hrs tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended for two hours in Dhaka's Banani area tomorrow for emergency pipeline replacement work
19 August 2023, 15:16 PM

Ensure access to parks, playgrounds for all: green activists

Environment activists today called upon the authorities to open the grounds and parks in the capital, which have remained closed due to renovation works for long, to public immediately
17 August 2023, 13:25 PM

Scientists name new snake species after Harrison Ford

Researchers from Germany, the United States and Peru have named a recently discovered species of snake after actor Harrison Ford
16 August 2023, 05:50 AM

Tiger visits forest station in Sundarban again

Once again, a tiger has been seen roaming in front of the forest department office inside the Sundarbans at the Kachikhali Sanctuary Office of Sarankhola Range of Sundarban East Forest Division
11 August 2023, 19:09 PM

The King of Fishers

After a successful plunge-dive for hunting, this White-throated Kingfisher was spotted with its meal at the National Botanical Garden in Dhaka. Widely distributed in Asia, this kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, though some populations may make short migrations.
11 August 2023, 05:03 AM

Efforts on for int’l bidding within a month for gas exploration: energy secy

Energy Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder today said the government has planned to invite international bidding for offshore hydrocarbon exploration within a month
9 August 2023, 11:46 AM

Experts blame import-dependent fuel supply policy for gas crisis

Speakers at a webinar today said that the country's current gas crisis is a result of the government's excessive interest in import-dependent fuel supply policy
8 August 2023, 16:58 PM

Power generation on the rise as rainwater swells Kaptai lake

Water level in Rangamati's Kaptai Lake is rising due to heavy rainfall for the past four days, resulting in a significant increase in power generation..Currently, all five units of the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant (KHPP) are is operation
6 August 2023, 14:42 PM

Take steps to improve air quality, promote renewable energy: speakers

The government needs to promote renewable energy to improve the country's air quality, especially in cities and other urban areas, said speakers at a press conference today
5 August 2023, 14:50 PM

Next 2 yrs critical for country's energy sector: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said that the next two years would be critical for the energy and power sector of the country
5 August 2023, 13:09 PM

Dhaka welcomes Indian parliamentary committee’s call over Teesta issue

Bangladesh has described “encouraging and significant” the recent recommendation made by India's Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding Teesta water sharing agreement
3 August 2023, 15:36 PM