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BPC seeks Tk20,000cr subsidy amid mounting losses

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has incurred Tk20,059.73 crore in losses over the past five months as it imported fuel at higher international prices but sold it domestically at lower rates. […]

2 September 2026 14:23

Rooppur to join national grid control system

Bangladesh is integrating the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant with the modern control and monitoring infrastructure of the national power grid as the plant moves towards electricity generation. Under the initiative, […]

2 September 2026 14:21

Special incentives announced for rooftop solar power

The government has announced a special incentive package for installing rooftop solar power systems with battery storage as part of its efforts to promote renewable energy and strengthen the country’s […]

1 September 2026 18:41

ADB approves $175m loan to boost power access in CHT

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $175 million concessional loan to expand reliable and affordable electricity access in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), with the project expected to […]

1 September 2026 12:34

Qatar energy extends LNG supply suspension to Nov

Qatar Energy has suspended LNG deliveries to several buyers in Asia and Europe as security risks continue to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran conflict. For […]

1 September 2026 12:13
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Load-shedding to ease soon: Dr Zahed

Load-shedding in Bangladesh is expected to ease significantly in the coming days, Prime Minister’s Adviser for Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press […]

1 September 2026 11:59

Fuel prices remain unchanged for Sept

The government has kept fuel prices unchanged for September, retaining the latest retail rates in the domestic market. The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources announced the decision in […]

31 August 2026 17:33

Rooppur Unit-1 may supply 300MW to grid in 8-10 weeks

The first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) in Ishwardi, Pabna, is expected to supply 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid on a trial basis […]

30 August 2026 14:02

US strikes ‘historic’ deal to control Venezuela’s oil

The US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, President Donald Trump announced. “This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES […]

29 August 2026 11:06

Bangladesh urges Qatar to prioritise LNG supplies

Bangladesh has urged Qatar to prioritise liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to the country once the Strait of Hormuz reopens and maritime traffic resumes. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun […]

28 August 2026 16:24
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