Fuel price hike could be avoided: Wahiduddin Mahmud
Bangladesh would hardly need to go for a sudden hike in fuel prices last year had the government waived value added tax (VAT) on petroleum, Eminent Economist Wahiduddin Mahmud said today.
LPG price goes up by Tk 22.15 per kg
Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been substantially hiked by Tk 22.15 per kg to Tk 124.85 from the previous price of Tk 102.70 for the month of February.
Power Lines to Bangladesh: PIL filed against Adani Group at Calcutta HC
An Indian civil rights group has moved the Calcutta High Court against the installation of transmission lines by an Adani Group-owned power plant that will bring electricity to Bangladesh.
New well in Bhola to produce 20mmcf gas per day
A new well has been found at Bhola North Gasfield with the potential to produce 20 million cubic feet (mmcf) of gas a day, according to a statement from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.
Giant cane toad, maybe the largest of its kind, found in Australia
Australian rangers have euthanised an invasive "monster" cane toad discovered in the wilds of a coastal park -- a warty brown specimen as long as a human arm and weighing 2.7 kilograms (6 pounds).
CAB urges energy ministry for not signing Energy Charter Treaty
The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) today submitted a petition, signed by 25,720 persons, urging the energy ministry for not signing the Energy Charter Treaty as the signing of the treaty will affect the public interest and the nation’s energy sector.
Fuel price hike could be avoided: Wahiduddin Mahmud
Bangladesh would hardly need to go for a sudden hike in fuel prices last year had the government waived value added tax (VAT) on petroleum, Eminent Economist Wahiduddin Mahmud said today.
LPG price goes up by Tk 22.15 per kg
Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been substantially hiked by Tk 22.15 per kg to Tk 124.85 from the previous price of Tk 102.70 for the month of February.
Power Lines to Bangladesh: PIL filed against Adani Group at Calcutta HC
An Indian civil rights group has moved the Calcutta High Court against the installation of transmission lines by an Adani Group-owned power plant that will bring electricity to Bangladesh.
Spot LNG purchase resumes after seven months
Bangladesh has resumed the purchase of liquified natural gas from the international spot market after a pause of seven months as the government looks to ensure adequate supply for energy-starved industries to keep the economy running at a good speed.
Consider supplying oil on deferred payment, Dhaka urges Riyadh
Dhaka has urged Riyadh to consider supplying crude or refined oil from Saudi public oil company Aramco on a deferred payment basis.
Electricity prices raised at retail and wholesale levels
The retail price of electricity will be raised by five percent for the second time in less than a month.
Bangladesh among special invitees in first G20 Energy Transition meeting in India
Bangladesh is among the nine special invitees which will attend the first G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting to be held under India's presidency in Bengaluru from February 5-7, 2023.
BERC amendment bill passed in parliament
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed in parliament today paving the way for the government to adjust the prices of gas and electricity without a public hearing.
PDB's losses in 2022-23 likely to jump up by 80% after gas price hike
The financial loss of the state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) is likely to cross Tk 54,000 crore in the current fiscal after the hike in the price of gas increased their input cost.
Titas posts 13% dip in profits
State-run Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd yesterday said its profit dipped 13 per cent year-on-year in the first six months of 2022-23 fiscal year, despite it posted higher earnings in the second quarter.