Gas supply to industries to near previous levels by tomorrow evening: PM Tarique
Star Online Report
14 September 2026 Power and Energy
PM, Chevron delegation discuss investment and gas exploration in Bangladesh
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13 September 2026 Power and Energy
Adani’s 800MW Godda Unit-2 resumes power supply to Bangladesh
Star Online Report
13 September 2026 Power and Energy
Cut energy imports, expand renewables
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13 September 2026 Power and Energy
Power system running with little backup
12 September 2026 Power and Energy
Bangladesh plans 1,600mmcfd LNG capacity expansion by 2030: State minister
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12 September 2026 Power and Energy
Gas supply to improve within 5-7 days, says PM Tarique
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12 September 2026 Power and Energy
Technical fault halts Adani Godda unit, adds pressure to Bangladesh grid
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11 September 2026 Power and Energy
Jamaat MP seeks govt explanation over third LNG terminal deal
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10 September 2026 Power and Energy

Petrol, octane prices to rise Tk 2.50, diesel 75p

Diesel and kerosene prices were set at Tk 107 per litre while the price of petrol will be Tk 127, and octane Tk 131 from June 1
30 May 2024

Power supply to 97pc cyclone-hit consumers restored

Power supply to 97 percent consumers of Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) was restored while it was cent percent for consumers of West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd (WZPDC) till noon today
30 May 2024

New investment opportunity: Adani team meets finance minister

Representatives of Adani Group met Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali at the secretariat yesterday and discussed the new investment opportunities in Bangladesh..Besides, the representatives have sought the dues of Adani Power, from where the country has been importing electricity sin
29 May 2024

Cyclone Remal: 93 percent power restored, says ministry

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today said around 93 percent power supply out of the affected areas across the country by Cyclone Remal was restored till this evening
29 May 2024

Cyclone Remal: PDB cuts power production by half

PDB switched off many power plants in the coastal areas as a safety measure due to Cyclone Rema
27 May 2024

Solar installation: ‘20pc EPZ spaces can add 222MW to nat’l grid’

An additional 222 megawatts could be added to the national grid if only 20 percent of open spaces within eight  Export Processing Zones are utilised for solar installations, according to a study.
25 May 2024

Workover makes gas worth Tk 2,590cr usable

Following successful workover procedures, a well at the Titas Gas Field resumed production today, generating around 12 mmcfd (million cubic feet per day)
25 May 2024

Gas supply to remain off for 10hrs in Elenga, Kaliakoir tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended for all kind of users between Tangail's Elenga and Gazipur's Kaliakoir for 10 hours from 10:00am tomorrow for pipeline replacement works
25 May 2024

Gas supply to remain shut in parts of Dhaka for 10hrs tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended in different areas of the capital from 10:00am to 8:00pm tomorrow due to gas pipeline replacement works
22 May 2024

Industrial output growth lowest since pandemic. Here's why

Bangladesh's factory output grew 6.66 percent in the current fiscal year, the slowest pace of expansion since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country, as the stubbornly high inflation hurt domestic demand and the shipment of export-oriented goods slowed.
22 May 2024

Nepal to ensure export of power to Bangladesh, India

Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel today said his country would ensure the export of electricity to Bangladesh and India
14 May 2024

Efficient generators at industries can slash LNG imports by 21pc: study

Analysing data from 73 gas-fired captive generators at 51 industries with a combined capacity of around 250 megawatts (MW), the IEEFA said the average efficiency of these generators is only 35.38 percent
13 May 2024

Untapped petroleum potential: Offshore areas of Bangladesh largely unexplored, says TGS

Petrobangla (Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation) initiated an international tender in March for offshore oil and gas exploration, following the approval of the revamped model production sharing contract (PSC)
9 May 2024

Clean energy goal a far cry

Although renewable energy saw a significant growth last year, accounting for more than 30 percent of the world’s electricity for the first time last year, Bangladesh generates only 1.5 percent of electricity from renewables.
8 May 2024

Offshore oil, gas exploration: 7 foreign firms bought tenders so far

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said seven international companies have so far bought tenders to participate in oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal
8 May 2024

Pirojpur faces power outage after rain

Consumers of Pirojpur Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) endured a prolonged power outage from yesterday evening till this noon due to rain.
7 May 2024

PDB owes Tk 33,000 crore to power companies: Nasrul Hamid

Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) owes different power generation companies, both public and private (including Indian companies), Tk 33,108.99 crore
7 May 2024

BCSIR holds workshop on energy research

The Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industry Research (BCSIR) organised a stake-holder workshop on "The Role of Energy Research for ensuring Socio-Economic development in building Smart Bangladesh" today in the capital.
6 May 2024

Price of 12kg LPG cylinder now Tk 1,393

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has slashed bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by Tk 4.10 per kilogramme
2 May 2024
2 May 2024