energy crisis
Solar-powered factories weather energy disruption
As many factories scramble for diesel to keep generators running during load-shedding, production lines at Ha-Meem Group hum on without interruption.
19 April 2026
Eastern Refinery unit-2 tender by May, trial run in 2029: State minister
Second unit is expected to double refining capacity
17 April 2026
PM seeks $2bn global support to tackle Bangladesh’s energy crisis
Tarique Rahman urges development partners at the AZEC Plus summit to help meet urgent fuel needs and protect economic stability
15 April 2026
Pakistan announces power cuts in bid to control energy prices
Pakistan will suspend electricity supply for about two hours during peak-usage times every evening, the government said, in an effort to manage energy prices affected by the Iran war
15 April 2026
How Bangladesh can tackle the current energy crisis
What is a solution for Bangladesh’s oil crisis and Eastern Refinery facing a production crisis?
12 April 2026
Piloting hybrid classes a good move
Parents’, students’ concerns should be considered
11 April 2026
Energy, ports, and logistics: Rethinking Bangladesh’s supply chain
Persistent tensions in the Middle East, the resultant disruptions in key shipping routes, and the volatility in fuel access and prices are once again reminding the world of a hard truth: that energy security is no longer just about supply but also about having durable systems and structures in place.
7 April 2026
Govt orders fairs, cultural events to end by 7pm
The government has directed deputy commissioners (DCs) in all 64 districts to ensure that cultural programmes, trade fairs, and billboard lighting are shut down by 7:00pm, in a stricter move to save electricity and fuel.
7 April 2026
Early closure will hurt business
Govt should shift trading hours, enforce smarter in-store energy use.
6 April 2026
Frugality is key to withstanding the energy and economic shocks
Frugality begins at home. Simple actions such as turning off lights and appliances when not in use, choosing energy-efficient devices, and minimising water wastage can reduce household energy consumption and contribute to broader resource conservation.
6 April 2026
Evening shop closure risks hurting 60% of retail sales
Say businesses, proposing shop hours from 1pm to 9pm and smart energy management
6 April 2026
Shops, malls to stay open till 7pm nationwide
Government extends hours by one hour following talks with traders, stakeholders
5 April 2026
‘Zone-based school timings could ease Dhaka’s morning traffic nightmare’
One of the main reasons for traffic congestion during school hours is that guardians in private cars drop off and pick up students directly in front of school gates. Since our road capacity is limited, the pressure spills onto the main roads.
5 April 2026
Austerity measures: Offices to run 9am–4pm from today
Working hours reduced by one hour; banks and courts to follow separate directives
5 April 2026
Austerity and the crisis of fuel, confidence and coordination
Last week, while buying vegetables from an open market, I could not help feeling dissatisfied over the hiked price of every item. “It seems you are still in a moon-sighting mode,” I said, to which the seller responded nonchalantly, “What can I do?
4 April 2026
Cabinet meeting at parliament tonight may focus on electricity, austerity measures
Discussions may include work from home, online classes and other steps to cut electricity and energy use
2 April 2026
Shopowners to close shops, malls by 8pm
Decision taken to help government conserve energy
2 April 2026
Saving power, energy: Austerity steps in the works
The government is weighing a set of austerity measures, including extending weekends and introducing work‑from‑home options, as mounting global uncertainties put pressure on the energy sector.
30 March 2026
No energy crisis despite global uncertainty, says Zahir Uddin Swapan
Information minister rules out fuel price hike, blames past policies for import dependence
25 March 2026
Strait of Hormuz crisis shows why a renewable transition is urgent
A war thousands of kilometres away suddenly shows up in the prices of groceries, the cost of running a factory, government subsidies or import bills, and the anxious arithmetic of a family budget as the people navigate the long lines outside refuelling stations.
19 March 2026