Rooppur Nuclear Plant unit-1 to add 300 MW to national grid by August: Minister

Unit-1 expected to supply over 1,000 MW of electricity by December, he says
12 June 2026
12 June 2026

Russia’s Rosatom suggests floating nuclear power unit for Bangladesh

The idea was discussed in Moscow alongside updates on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
10 June 2026

Padma Bridge Service Area-2 power bill down from Tk 5.21 lakh to Tk 75,714

2.49MWp solar system under net metering helps reduce costs as facility exports surplus power to national grid
10 June 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Solar-man’ Soleman stirs up a green revolution

Self-taught innovator builds low-cost solar-powered irrigation device that benefits farmers
29 May 2026

Mideast war reshaping national energy strategies: IEA

IEA estimates that global energy investment will reach $3.4 trillion in 2026
28 May 2026

Operator Information Support System implemented at Rooppur nuclear plant

Russia deploys the system abroad for the first time
27 May 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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