Bangladesh and China committed to cooperation in water management: Rizwana

Water Resources and Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today that China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservancy system, and enhancing data sharing during floods.
11 September 2024, 11:04 AM

Shahnewaz Parvez made Titas MD

Petrobangla issued the office order today, saying that the appointment is temporary
10 September 2024, 07:09 AM

Production fully suspended at Barapukuria power plant due to technical glitch

The shutdown has led to further power outages as the plant has the capacity to produce 275-megawatt of electricity.
10 September 2024, 06:04 AM

International Vulture Awareness Day: The silent decline of ‘nature’s cleaners’

Around three decades back, flocks of vultures were a common sight across the country. These vultures, known as nature’s “cleaners”, would gather around dead cattle left in open fields, swiftly removing the bodies and sanitising the area.
6 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Feni officials estimate losses from flood amount to over Tk500cr

Severe flooding in Feni has submerged 70,415 houses, destroying furniture and electrical appliances, according to local officials..The flood has caused an estimated loss of Tk533.59 crore, leaving thousands displaced and struggling to rebuild their lives. .An estimated 7,350 families
6 September 2024, 17:52 PM

No decision on registration to visit St Martin’s: govt

After daylong confusion over the requirements for travelling to Saint Martin’s, the government has clarified that no decision has been made on implementing a registration system for visiting the island.
5 September 2024, 18:58 PM

Octane, petrol prices cut by Tk 6 per litre

From 12:00am (midnight tomorrow), diesel and kerosene price will be Tk 105.50 per litre, while petrol will be priced at Tk 121 per litre, and octane at Tk 125
31 August 2024, 05:59 AM

Adani Power refutes reports of costly power supply to Bangladesh

Adani Power has refuted reports in the Bangladeshi media that say that the company is supplying costly power to India's neighbouring country, CNBC TV 18 reports
30 August 2024, 06:01 AM

Tortured elephant rescued from Cumilla's Debidwar

The forest officials today rescued the elephant, whose torture by some rouge men went viral on social media, from Cumilla's Debidwar
29 August 2024, 13:04 PM

Power, energy companies' boards to have student members

Student representatives will be appointed to the boards of directors of companies under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, said the concerned ministry’s adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today..He said the secretaries should not hold positions of chairmen of the companie
28 August 2024, 15:06 PM

Govt's executive authority to raise power, gas prices cancelled thru ordinance

The government issued a gazette notification cancelling its executive authority to raise power and gas prices without public hearing by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
28 August 2024, 05:58 AM

Most of Bangladesh’s main rivers flowing below danger level

The country’s main rivers, except the Meghna, were flowing below the danger level this morning, after days of flash floods that submerged vast tracts of the north- and south-eastern regions
25 August 2024, 09:59 AM

Water from Kaptai dam to be released tomorrow morning

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has changed its decision to open 16 spillways of the Kaptai Dam and said the water will be released in tomorrow morning
24 August 2024, 17:10 PM

Water to be released from Kaptai Dam at 10:00pm tonight

BPDB says all 16 spillways will be opened to a height of six inches to release water in regulated way
24 August 2024, 12:26 PM

Govt seeks alternative legal framework for LNG imports

The government is exploring alternative legal procedures to ensure the continued import of LNG and petroleum fuels after the suspension of the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, which previously facilitated these imports
22 August 2024, 17:04 PM

Jalal Ahmed appointed new BERC chairman

The government has appointed Jalal Ahmed as new chairman to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
22 August 2024, 15:02 PM

No more adjustment of energy prices without public hearings

Says advisory council of the interim government
22 August 2024, 14:09 PM

Animal welfare group demands fair treatment of animals

For the well-being of animals and to shed light on the alarming conditions faced by animals in pet shops, the Animal Welfare Foundation launched an awareness programme in Dhaka's Kataban market yesterday
18 August 2024, 19:55 PM

Ongoing gas shortage to go on for at least two weeks

The ongoing gas shortage across the country will remain the same for a fortnight as the re-installation of the damaged Disconnectable Turret Mooring (DTM) on the subsea landing pad of the Summit-run LNG regasification terminal may take two more weeks
15 August 2024, 15:55 PM

Change in India's power export rules won't affect supply to Bangladesh: Adani Group

The recent amendment to India's Power Export Guidelines will not affect the existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Adani Power and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), said Adani Group today
14 August 2024, 15:16 PM