Each cylinder will now cost Tk 1,728; new rates will take effect immediately, BERC says

Yesterday, pump owners stopped selling fuel, alleging “extortion” in the name of fines by the administration

Locals barricade roads, besiege filling stations demanding supply

According to PMO, US energy secretary made the remark during a meeting with Khalilur Rahman in Washington

In recent weeks, energy has been one of the most discussed topics—whether in the news, seminars, articles, or the global stock market—not just for Bangladesh but for the rest of the world. Securing energy resources is key, as it determines how the economy will prosper in the years ahead.

Crowd blocks magistrate’s vehicle in Thakurgaon amid fuel shortages

Power generation timeline likely to slip

Economist says power and energy deals were shaped to serve multinational interests

Latest decision keeps fuel prices unchanged for a third straight month

Authorities make fuel cards mandatory for buying petrol and octane

Bangladesh has enough stocks and imports lined up, but panic buying and illegal storage are straining distribution, Tuku tells parliament

Long queues form at offices across the district as riders scramble to collect cards needed to buy petrol and octane

Govt says artificial shortages were created by hoarders despite normal fuel supply and secured April consignments

Three of six pumps reopen after two‑day closure

Third tanker from US due on April 4 with 70,000 tonnes

Govt is also planning a 90-day fuel reserve amid fears of prolonged global instability, he says

Coal-fired thermal power stations were required to operate at an emission rate at or below 50%

The move comes as regional conflict disrupts production and export capacity

Bangladesh is not directly involved in the Iran conflict, but its effects are already visible—from Dhaka’s upscale areas to rural petrol pumps.

Operators call BERC’s decision unjustified