Over 500 birds killed with poisoned bait. Man fined Tk 500
Our Correspondent, Benapole
17 August 2026 Wildlife
Barapukuria power plant unit-1 resumes operation after a day
Our Correspondent, Thakurgaon
15 August 2026 Power and Energy
Barapukuria power plant unit-1 shut down over mechanical failure
Our Correspondent, Thakurgaon
14 August 2026 Power and Energy
Summit resumes LNG supply to national grid
Star Online Report
14 August 2026 Power and Energy
Woman detained with 24 Bengal monitors in Khagrachhari
Our Correspondent, Khagrachhari
13 August 2026 Wildlife
Shops, markets must close by 8pm as govt tightens power-saving measures
Star Online Report
12 August 2026 Power and Energy

BGFCL starts drilling Kamta-2 well to boost gas supply

The Gazipur well could add up to 10 mmcfd gas to the national grid if drilling and testing are successful
20 May 2026

Mother elephant dies after being shot in the eye in Cox’s Bazar

The elephant collapsed beside her crying calf before a grieving herd gathered around her body
19 May 2026

Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata

A rare species of sea turtle was rescued from Kuakata beach in Patuakhali yesterday.
17 May 2026

Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata beach

Turtle to be released back into the sea after treatment, says forest official
16 May 2026

Bangladesh, US sign deal on energy cooperation

Agreement aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s long-term energy security through diversified sourcing, knowledge exchange
15 May 2026

Govt plans three‑month energy reserves amid global volatility

Finance minister unveils energy security plan
11 May 2026

Renewable delays push Bangladesh into energy trap: experts

Bangladesh has fallen into an "energy trap" where heavy dependence on fuel imports, costing nearly $12 billion annually, has left the country vulnerable to global shocks, business leaders and energy experts warned today
9 May 2026

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant gets automated control system for unit-1

22 subsystems delivered for process control and radiation monitoring, Rosatom says
8 May 2026

Grid costs may shape factories’ shift to renewables

Analysts say viability hinges on transparent, balanced charges
8 May 2026

Wild elephant crushes youth to death in Netrokona village

Locals say herds of elephants have been entering nearby villages from the hills in search of food
6 May 2026

Oil prices now under $100 a barrel, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes

Washington is reportedly awaiting a response from Tehran on several key points in the next 48 hours
6 May 2026

Parliamentary special committee on energy holds first meeting

Reviews the country’s energy situation, expresses satisfaction with ministry steps
3 May 2026

Ministers see limited impact, economists warn fuel price hikes will feed inflation

Economists say Bangladesh’s already high inflation makes it harder for households to absorb fresh increases in fuel-linked costs
3 May 2026

Fuel prices to remain unchanged throughout May

Diesel, petrol, octane, and kerosene rates retained after April hike
30 April 2026

Rooppur begins fuel loading at unit-1 in landmark step

Significant leap in the nation’s technological capabilities, minister of science and information says
28 April 2026

Rooppur MD highlights safety measures, strict monitoring

Its multiple independent safety layers ensure that if one system fails, others immediately take over, Dr Zahedul Hasan says
28 April 2026

Crocodile found in Padma is saltwater species, not freshwater

Wildlife officials say the male reptile likely entered the river through tidal movement or while searching for food
27 April 2026

First fuel loading at Rooppur power plant: A milestone explained

A closer look at how fuel is loaded, what follows next, and why the milestone matters
27 April 2026

Coal overtakes gas in power generation

Bangladesh’s coal-fired power plants have, for the first time, outpaced gas-based generation, marking a major shift in the country’s power mix amid declining domestic gas supply and stagnant LNG imports.
27 April 2026

Rationing of fuel for police and other emergency services lifted: PM

Hopefully, this problem will not arise again, he tells parliament
26 April 2026