New bird species discovered at South America's edge

In a sparse, windswept pasture at the frigid tip of South America lives a tiny bird whose quiet life is shedding light on the importance of studying the world's most remote places.
27 August 2022, 05:30 AM

US says wants to join coalition seeking to impose price cap on Russian oil

The US today (August 26, 2022) said it wants to join a coalition seeking to impose a price cap on Russian oil aimed at squeezing revenue streams for Moscow and softening the global energy prices.
26 August 2022, 15:25 PM

Bangladesh in discussions with Russia to procure fuel: Envoy

Bangladesh is in discussions with Russia to procure crude and refined oil, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy said today.
24 August 2022, 15:01 PM

New office schedule to be readjusted later, in effect until further notice: State minister  

State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain today (August 24) said the new office schedule for the government and autonomous offices will remain in effect until further notice.
24 August 2022, 13:11 PM

“Want to ensure uninterrupted power for irrigation for 15 days from today”

The power load has moved one hour earlier following the rescheduling of office hours, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today.
24 August 2022, 05:27 AM

JS body shocked by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation irregularities, audit objections

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings today (August 23, 2022) said they are “shocked” by the widespread irregularities and audit objections in state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).
23 August 2022, 13:38 PM

38 hatchlings from one crocodile at Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Centre

Thirty-eight crocodiles have hatched at the Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Centre in the Chandpai Range of the Eastern Sundarbans.
22 August 2022, 15:06 PM

Khulna fuel traders strike demanding commission hike

Fuel oil traders of Khulna has been observing a 12-hour strike since morning in order to press home their three-point demand including increased commission and tank-lorry rents.
22 August 2022, 04:20 AM

Python rescued from Mongla, released in Sundarbans

A python was released in the Sundarbans after it was rescued from a locality adjacent to the forest in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat today (August 21, 2022).
21 August 2022, 15:09 PM

Bangladesh considering import of Russian oil via third country

Bangladesh is contemplating import of Russian oil via a third country.
21 August 2022, 09:08 AM

Wildlife possession: No legal action taken against lawmaker

Even though Forest Department found and rescued three capped langurs, endangered animals that cannot be caught and caged by law, from a lawmaker’s bungalow in Savar, no legal action has been taken against him.
19 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Shahbazpur gas field: Petrobangla starts drilling development well Tagbi-1

Petrobangla has begun drilling a development well at Shahbazpur Gas Field in Bhola.
19 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Petrobangla starts drilling in Shahbazpur Gas Field

Petrobangla has begun drilling a development well of Shahbazpur Gas Field in the southern district of Bhola.
19 August 2022, 15:26 PM

PM's energy adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi hopeful of overcoming power crisis

Adviser to the Prime Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury is optimistic of overcoming the ongoing power and energy crisis in the country created due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
18 August 2022, 11:04 AM

Bangladesh planning to buy fuel from Russia

Bangladesh is planning to buy fuel oil from Russia.
16 August 2022, 07:23 AM

“Did a lot of drilling for gas, to no avail”

State Minister for Power, Energy, And Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (August 14, 2022) said there has been no shortage of efforts to use Bangladesh’s own gas resources.
14 August 2022, 11:06 AM

Lighter vessel owners increase fare for transporting goods by 15-22%

Lighter vessel owners today (August 11, 2022) announced an increase in the fare of transporting goods by 15 to 22 percent due to the fuel price hike.
11 August 2022, 13:33 PM

PM asks energy ministry, BPC to explain reasons behind fuel price hike

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given directives to the respective ministry to clarify once again the reason behind the fuel price hike.
11 August 2022, 10:51 AM

''BPC's Tk 48,000cr profit overstated; now to make Tk 205cr per month"

After the latest fuel price hike, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation will make a profit of Tk 205 crore per month, provided that the dollar price continues at the rate of July.
10 August 2022, 17:36 PM

Crude oil prices lower in US as stockpile rises

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, after industry data showed US crude inventories unexpectedly rose last week, signaling a potential hiccup in demand.
10 August 2022, 03:29 AM