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18 August 2026 Power and Energy
Bangladesh to procure 2 LNG cargoes from spot market
Star Online Report
17 August 2026 Power and Energy
Barapukuria power plant unit-1 resumes operation after a day
Our Correspondent, Thakurgaon
15 August 2026 Power and Energy
Barapukuria power plant unit-1 shut down over mechanical failure
Our Correspondent, Thakurgaon
14 August 2026 Power and Energy
Summit resumes LNG supply to national grid
Star Online Report
14 August 2026 Power and Energy
Shops, markets must close by 8pm as govt tightens power-saving measures
Star Online Report
12 August 2026 Power and Energy

Profits surge at US oil giant amid Iran war supply shock

Higher crude prices and record refining margins lift second-quarter earnings
31 July 2026

Bridge authority approves 120 acres land for 55MW solar plant at Jamuna Bridge site

North-West Power Generation Company to build plant as part of govt's green employment initiative
30 July 2026

Restructuring the energy sector for sustained progress

The spillover effects of the energy crisis on the wider economy are evident
27 July 2026

Kurigram to face scheduled power cuts for seven days over grid upgrade

PGCB warns of partial load shedding from July 29 to August 5
27 July 2026

Rooppur's next challenge: Getting regulation right

As Bangladesh's first nuclear plant nears operation, regulatory capacity will be crucial to ensuring long-term safety
27 July 2026

No timeline for restoring gas supply from faulty FSRU: Petrobangla

It did not explain the cause of the fault, the extent of the damage or provide a timeline for resuming operations
25 July 2026

Is Rooppur ready to operate at full-capacity?

An expert explains the next milestone and what is needed for full capacity
25 July 2026

Rooppur nuclear plant set for ‘criticality’ stage ahead of power generation

BAERA begins final inspection as plant awaits approval to initiate self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction
24 July 2026

Brent North Sea oil price hits $100 on Mideast attacks

Yemen's Houthi rebels struck oil tankers in the Red Sea
23 July 2026

QatarEnergy set to prolong LNG supply halt

Bloomberg reports buyers in Europe and Asia expect formal notice
23 July 2026

CNG filling station owners threaten nationwide shutdown over 4-point demand

Increase sales commission from Tk 8 per cubic metre to at least Tk 13.96, owners’ association demands
21 July 2026

Brent crude price jumps 5% after fresh US strikes on Iran

US president Donald Trump vows to reimpose a naval blockade
14 July 2026

Sovereign guarantees tie govt’s hands on private power deals: Energy minister

Iqbal Hassan Mahmood says the government is negotiating with private power companies to reduce costs and avoid late payment fees
8 July 2026

Jet fuel price drops by Tk 19.22 per litre for domestic airlines

BERC also cut the rate for international carriers to $0.8556 per litre for July
7 July 2026

Bangladesh looks for alternative LNG sources as QatarEnergy cuts 2026 deliveries

Petrobangla says it may turn to spot-market purchases and government-to-government deals to cover the shortfall
6 July 2026

12kg LPG cylinder Tk 357 cheaper in July

New retail price set at Tk 1,528
2 July 2026

‘My little son cries through the night’: Load shedding torments Chattogram families

Repeated outages amid intense heat and humidity leave parents struggling to keep children comfortable
29 June 2026

Factories count losses as power cuts intensify in Gazipur

Industrial production falls and operating costs rise while households endure repeated outages day and night
29 June 2026

Two power plant shutdowns triggered load shedding: Energy minister

Nearly 3,000MW has been lost from the national grid, but the situation may improve within two days, he says
28 June 2026

Titas consumers to face low gas pressure until June 25

State-run distributor cites reduced LNG supply; users in greater Dhaka region and adjoining districts likely to be affected
22 June 2026