Nepal to export 40MW power to Bangladesh
14 June 2026, 23:55 PM
Energy
Rooppur Nuclear Plant test operations paused over technical glitch
14 June 2026, 18:08 PM
Energy
Rooppur Nuclear Plant unit-1 to add 300 MW to national grid by August: Minister
12 June 2026, 20:16 PM
Energy
IAEA team begins Rooppur inspection as plant enters operational phase
12 June 2026, 14:19 PM
Energy
Russia’s Rosatom suggests floating nuclear power unit for Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 22:39 PM
Energy
Padma Bridge Service Area-2 power bill down from Tk 5.21 lakh to Tk 75,714
10 June 2026, 15:05 PM
Energy
Middle East conflict could push Bangladesh’s subsidy needs up by Tk 42,600cr: Finance minister
9 June 2026, 17:03 PM
Energy
65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister
6 June 2026, 21:43 PM
Energy
CNG filling station owners seek commission hike to Tk 13.96 from Tk 8
6 June 2026, 13:12 PM
Energy
BERC withdraws electricity price hike for low-use residential consumers
4 June 2026, 18:58 PM
Energy
Another vulture rescued in Patuakhali
A rare species of vulture was rescued from a paddy field at Boaltoli village in Patuakhali Sadar upazila today.
5 January 2022, 15:30 PM
Up to 103 TCF gas hydrates found in Bay of Bengal: Foreign Ministry
A new survey in the Bay has found presence of 17 to 103 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of gas hydrates.
5 January 2022, 10:53 AM
Two dolphins found dead in Turag river
Two dolphins (Platanista gangetica) have been found dead over two days in the Turag river at Ashulia in Savar.
3 January 2022, 11:00 AM
LPG price slashed by Tk 50 per 12kg container
Price of private operators’ liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has declined by Tk 50 -- to Tk 1,178 from Tk 1,228 -- per 12kg container with effect from 6pm today (January 3) at the retail level, including the value added tax (VAT).
3 January 2022, 07:33 AM
Govt to build more power plants based on alternative fuel: Finance Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today said that the government will build more power plants based on alternative fuel, to make up for the cancellation of coal-based power plants.
29 December 2021, 11:01 AM
12ft Burmese python rescued at CU
A 12-feet-long python weighing around 18 kg has been rescued from the Chittagong University (CU) campus this afternoon.
28 December 2021, 17:47 PM
Dolphin found dead in Halda river
A dolphin (platanista gangetica) -- categorised as critically endangered -- was found dead in Chattogram’s Halda river this afternoon.
27 December 2021, 10:48 AM
Hurrah for Sherpur’s bird lovers
Established in 2018, the Sherpur Bird Conservation Society (SBCS), a collective of 17 volunteers, has been working towards monitoring local and migratory birds in different areas of the district.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Good-looking Birds
We all have our notion of “good-looking” when it comes to people. This idea extends to other creatures.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM
JU’s resident snake rescuers
When one becomes aware of the presence of snakes, colour drains from their face out of fear, while only the courageous few prepare for defense with sticks -- aiming for the kill.
22 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Elephant killing must be stopped: Environment minister
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said elephant killing must be stopped at any cost.
21 December 2021, 15:14 PM
Summit closes Madhabdi plant as govt power deal expires
The Summit Power has closed its gas-fired Madhabdi Power Plant Unit-2 as the plant’s power purchase agreement with the government has expired.
19 December 2021, 07:03 AM
Predators of Muhuri
Screaming loudly and wildly flapping their wings, the ducks abruptly took off from the water about two hundred feet from our boat.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Endangered vulture rescued in Barguna
An endangered vulture was rescued from a paddy field in the Kabirajpara area of Sonakata union in Barguna’s Taltali upazila yesterday.
10 December 2021, 05:51 AM
We are not being able to save wildlife: minister
Citing the constitution that makes it mandatory to protect forest, environment and wildlife, Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said they were not able to conserve wildlife.
9 December 2021, 13:50 PM
Hakaluki Haor: Where poachers roam free
On a November afternoon several weeks back, a middle-aged man, appearing to be a fish vendor, was spotted in Kaminiganj Bazar area of Moulvibazar’s Juri upazila.
5 December 2021, 18:00 PM
India to provide 20% more electricity to Bangladesh
India will provide 20 percent more electricity to Bangladesh under a renewed bilateral contract -- for five more years, officials said today.
5 December 2021, 10:24 AM
21,838 cases filed for non-payment of outstanding electricity bills
Six power distribution companies have so far filed a total of 21,838 cases against customers for non-payment of outstanding electricity bills while the total arrears against these cases is Tk 594.16 crore.
2 December 2021, 15:59 PM
Why govt shouldn’t be directed to re-fix kerosene, diesel prices: HC
The High Court today issued a rule asking the government to explain in a week why it should not be directed to re-fix the tariff of petroleum products including kerosene and diesel as per relevant provisions of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Act, 2013.
29 November 2021, 14:05 PM
Financial support to be provided for research in energy, power sector: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that his ministry will provide financial support to promote research and creative work in the energy and power sector.
27 November 2021, 14:30 PM