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Govt to privatise power distribution, invites investment

The Bangladesh government is planning to gradually hand over the country’s electricity distribution system to the private sector as part of efforts to improve efficiency, transparency and financial sustainability. Power, […]

22 July 2026 18:26

Technical fault slashes gas supply by 450 MMCFD: Ministry

A technical fault at one of Bangladesh’s Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) has temporarily halted gas supply from the terminal to the national gas grid, reducing daily supply by […]

22 July 2026 17:46

Maheshkhali LNG terminal fault deepens Titas gas crisis

A technical fault at the LNG terminals in Maheshkhali has reduced gas supply by nearly 450 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD), triggering an acute gas shortage across areas served […]

21 July 2026 15:24

CNG owners call July 30 strike over commission row

CNG filling station owners have announced a nationwide strike on July 30, demanding an increase in their sales commission from Tk8 to Tk13.96 per cubic metre, along with three other […]

21 July 2026 15:16

ECNEC to approve Tk 729cr to drill three gas wells

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is expected to consider a total of several development projects at its meeting on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman set […]

20 July 2026 15:34
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China introduces tax on lithium batteries

The Chinese Ministry of Finance introduced a 2% consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells, with a planned rise to 4% by 2027 and 2028. Despite the levy, stocks […]

20 July 2026 14:50

Bangladesh spends $2bn on energy imports

Bangladesh has spent about $2 billion on energy imports since the current government took office, putting significant strain on foreign currency reserves, Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku said on […]

20 July 2026 14:30

8-hr gas outage to hit parts of Dhaka Tuesday

Gas supply will remain suspended for eight hours in several areas of Dhaka on Tuesday as Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited are set to carry out pipeline replacement […]

20 July 2026 14:25

Iraq signs energy deals to reduce reliance on Hormuz

Iraq has signed a series of agreements with Western energy companies, including plans to revive a key oil export pipeline through Syria, as Baghdad seeks to reduce its dependence on […]

18 July 2026 15:22

BD eyes energy transition with audits, renewables push

Bangladesh is stepping up efforts to transform its energy sector through stricter industrial energy audits, expanded renewable energy use and wide-ranging reforms aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. As […]

18 July 2026 14:08
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