Middle East conflict could push Bangladesh’s subsidy needs up by Tk 42,600cr: Finance minister

Amir Khosru says fuel, LNG and fertiliser prices have already raised import and production costs
9 June 2026, 17:03 PM

65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister

Minister cites global energy crisis and domestic realities behind decision to raise energy prices
6 June 2026, 21:43 PM

CNG filling station owners seek commission hike to Tk 13.96 from Tk 8

Association warns of nationwide programme from July 1 if demand remains unmet
6 June 2026, 13:12 PM

BERC withdraws electricity price hike for low-use residential consumers

Previous rates will remain unchanged for 0-50 and 0-75 unit residential consumers
4 June 2026, 18:58 PM

Electricity price hiked, consumers to pay Tk 1.52 more per kilowatt-hour

BERC raises retail electricity price by 16.68% and wholesale rate by 19.85%
3 June 2026, 15:35 PM

Solar boom on Padma char lands brings power

As two major solar parks reshape Pabna’s riverine landscape, farmers say rising land values come at cost of farmland
1 June 2026, 15:34 PM

Sundarbans closed for three months

The Forest Department has imposed a three-month ban (June 1 to August 31) on entry into the Sundarbans to protect biodiversity, wildlife and fishery resources during the breeding season.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Fuel prices rise again: Petrol, octane up by Tk 5 per litre

Second hike in six weeks takes effect from June 1
31 May 2026, 22:43 PM

‘Solar-man’ Soleman stirs up a green revolution

Self-taught innovator builds low-cost solar-powered irrigation device that benefits farmers
29 May 2026, 12:35 PM

Mideast war reshaping national energy strategies: IEA

IEA estimates that global energy investment will reach $3.4 trillion in 2026
28 May 2026, 10:32 AM

Operator Information Support System implemented at Rooppur nuclear plant

Russia deploys the system abroad for the first time
27 May 2026, 18:24 PM

Bangladesh moving steadily towards self-reliant energy system: PM

Tarique Rahman says rooftop solar initiative at parliament symbolises country's commitment to clean energy and sustainable development
24 May 2026, 16:26 PM

Offshore bidding opens under relaxed framework

The government is set to launch exploration offers for all 26 offshore blocks today under a significantly relaxed framework featuring lower qualification thresholds, reduced entry costs and a series of commercial safeguards aimed at lowering investor risk in the Bay of Bengal.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Rooppur NPP: First stage of operational readiness toward the initial 300-350MW electricity supply to the national grid

Operational readiness demands coordination with MOST, BAERA, NPCBL and security agencies
21 May 2026, 22:57 PM

Power generation hits record 17,200MW amid 400MW load-shedding

Power Grid data show electricity demand still outpaced supply during Wednesday night’s evening peak, despite the country’s highest-ever generation
20 May 2026, 22:42 PM

Barapukuria Unit-3 resumes power generation after 7 months

The 275MW unit is now supplying around 100MW to the national grid after repairs to mechanical faults, says the plant’s chief engineer
20 May 2026, 22:39 PM

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, 20:05 PM

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, 00:56 AM

Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata

A rare species of sea turtle was rescued from Kuakata beach in Patuakhali yesterday.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata beach

Turtle to be released back into the sea after treatment, says forest official
16 May 2026, 19:06 PM