President asks BERC to strengthen research, discover new energy sources

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today directed the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to strengthen research and discover the new sources of energy
2 April 2024, 11:27 AM

Prices of diesel, kerosene cut by Tk 2.25 per litre

Petrol and octane prices remain unchanged
31 March 2024, 10:51 AM

Gas supply suspended in these Dhaka areas till 2pm today

Gas supply will remain suspended for emergency work on the pipeline from 10:00am to 2:00pm in several Dhaka areas today
31 March 2024, 06:03 AM

Deal on importing 40MW from Nepal 'nearly finalised'

Nasrul Hamid says the electricity to be brought to Bangladesh using India's transmission facility
30 March 2024, 14:52 PM

Underwater 'night lights'

A mauve stinger lights up the Bay of Bengal in Saint Martin’s Island. Just as this underwater photographer was wrapping up his work for the night, he could not but get hypnotised by the bioluminescent creature floating in front of him
29 March 2024, 06:10 AM

NBR extends duty benefit for Rampal power plant

Other power plants, regardless of ownership, enjoy similar duty benefits
23 March 2024, 15:23 PM

President, PM issue messages on eve of World Water Day

The World Water Day will be observed in the country tomorrow as elsewhere in the globe
21 March 2024, 14:17 PM

Safe drinking water: Policies insufficient without implementation, says US embassy official

Policies alone are insufficient to ensure safe drinking water to people without enforcement, said a US embassy official today
21 March 2024, 11:08 AM

PM seeks use of Indian territory to import electricity from Bhutan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for Indian assistance to use their territory to import electricity from Bhutan
21 March 2024, 10:57 AM

In pictures: The Shrinking Jamuna

At least 1 billion tonne sediments are coming from upstream (from India) in the Jamuna River in Gaibandha and Bogura regions
15 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Feathers of Ash

A Pacific reef heron spotted roaming the Saint Martin’s Island. These birds, while found throughout southern Asia and Oceania, are rarely sighted in Bangladesh as they are migratory
15 March 2024, 03:37 AM

Satellite tag put on saltwater crocodile in Sundarbans for the first time

Forest department officials for the first-time attached a satellite tag on a saltwater crocodile and released it in the Bhadra river near Bhadra Patrol Post of the Sundarbans west division yesterday
14 March 2024, 11:43 AM

Int’l day of action for rivers: Shitalakkhya a deathbed for fish now

Sanjit Babu, from Baghia village in Gazipur’s Kapasia upazila, has been running a tea stall at Narayanpur market on the bank of the Shitalakshya river for the last four years.
13 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Residents facing low gas pressure can switch to LPG: Nasrul

Dhaka residents who are facing low or no gas supply can use LPG as an alternative, said State Minister of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid
13 March 2024, 14:51 PM

Ramadan: CNG filling stations to remain closed 4-10pm

CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 4:00pm to 10:00pm every day during Ramadan, instead of 5:00pm-10:00pm
13 March 2024, 12:09 PM

CNG pumps to remain shut from 5pm to 10pm during Ramadan

CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 5:00pm to 10:00pm every day during Ramadan
12 March 2024, 13:50 PM

Petrobangla invites offshore bidding for oil, gas exploration

Petrobangla, the oil, gas and mineral corporation, has floated the offshore bidding tender, inviting international oil and gas companies to explore the Bangladesh maritime area in the Bay of Bengal
10 March 2024, 09:29 AM

Int'l Farakka Committee urges Dhaka, Delhi to renew Ganges treaty

It also calls for signing new treaty on Teesta
9 March 2024, 16:14 PM

Gas supply to be halted for 8 hrs in Sylhet city tonight

Gas supply will remain suspended for eight hours in Sylhet city and adjoining areas from 10:00pm tonight to 6:00am tomorrow.
9 March 2024, 12:51 PM

S Alam sugar mill fire: Dolphin sanctuary in Karnaphuli under threat

A huge amount of polluted water has spilled into Karnaphuli and is spreading fast across the river, threatening the endangered dolphin sanctuary and hundreds of fish species.
8 March 2024, 18:00 PM