Govt plans 300 gas wells in 2 phases, 3 new LNG terminals to ease energy crunch: Mahdi Amin
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Power and Energy
Gas supply to industries to near previous levels by tomorrow evening: PM Tarique
14 September 2026
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Power and Energy
PM, Chevron delegation discuss investment and gas exploration in Bangladesh
13 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Adani’s 800MW Godda Unit-2 resumes power supply to Bangladesh
13 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Cut energy imports, expand renewables
13 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Power system running with little backup
12 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Bangladesh plans 1,600mmcfd LNG capacity expansion by 2030: State minister
12 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Gas supply to improve within 5-7 days, says PM Tarique
12 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Technical fault halts Adani Godda unit, adds pressure to Bangladesh grid
11 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Jamaat MP seeks govt explanation over third LNG terminal deal
10 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Govt approves LNG cargo from Aramco Trading Singapore at $21.55 per MMBtu
Cabinet committee clears August 11-12 delivery
7 August 2026
Power Division withdraws legal-action warning over inflated electricity bill claims
Note: This report has been updated to reflect the Power Division’s revised statement
3 August 2026
Bangladesh seeks natural gas imports from Myanmar through pipeline
Energy minister raised the proposal during talks with Myanmar ambassador
2 August 2026
LPG price rises by Tk 70 to Tk 1,598 for 12kg cylinder in August
New BERC rates take effect at 6:00pm today
2 August 2026
Rooppur Unit-1 power generation delayed pending regulatory approval
Plant cannot begin power generation until it secures BAERA's B2 commissioning licence
1 August 2026
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