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Energy minister’s prerogative, indemnity from legal challenge unconstitutional: HC

The High Court also directed the government to make all the power plants fully operational

CPD calls for phasing out inefficient power plants

The Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday urged the interim government to phase out all inefficient power plants as early as possible.

NBR extends duty benefit for Rampal power plant

Other power plants, regardless of ownership, enjoy similar duty benefits

'High dependence on imported fossil fuels bringing trouble'

"The high dependence on imported fossil fuels has significantly impacted our energy system."

Doreen halts Narsingdhi power plant as contract expires

Doreen Power Generations and Systems Ltd said it has closed its 22-megawatt plant as the government has yet to extend the contract on power purchase

Emission from coal-fired plants: Govt set bar too low

The government’s emission standards for coal-fired power plants are far lower than those of the countries investing in such plants in Bangladesh.

Only the guilty need indemnity laws

The national energy crisis is a direct result of the corruption and nepotism encouraged by the indemnity law.

Adani godda power plant: BPDB to pay Tk 1,219.1cr for power not used

If it does not add value, it is a waste, said the seminal American industrialist Henry Ford. And the quote best describes the situation the Bangladesh Power Development Board finds itself in with its deal with India’s Adani Power.

Chattogram could become a carbon catastrophe on a global scale: Study

Chattogram division is at high risk of being one of the world’s largest carbon catastrophes once all the fossil fuel power plants – planned to be constructed in the division – come into operation, according to a joint study.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

Hartal called in Banshkhali tomorrow

Banshkhali Chhatra Oikya Forum calls a dawn-to-dusk hartal in the upazila of Chittagong for Wednesday protesting Monday's incident that left four people killed in “police firing”.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

4 killed in clash over setting up power plant

At least four persons were killed and 30 others injured yesterday in a clash between law enforcers and locals in Banshkhali upazila of Chittagong over installation of a coal-based power plant, said police.

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

3 killed in Ctg cops firing

At least three persons are killed, 11 policemen among 30 injured as cops open fire after being attacked by locals protesting power plant project at Banshkhali in Chittagong, SP says

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Save the Sundarbans vs. How to Save the Sundarbans

Should we save the Sundarbans? How can we save the Sundarbans? Can we risk the existence of the Sundarbans for a power plant?

March 7, 2016
March 7, 2016

Unsolicited deal for Indian company?

The authorities may award an unsolicited contract to an Indian company to build a medium-sized power plant in Bhola island that would run on gas from Shahbazpur gas field or on imported petroleum, according to a competent source in Power Development Board (PDB).

January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016

India's Bhel gets Rampal contract

Indian power company Bhel has been selected to construct the 1,320-megawatt coal power plant in Rampal close to the Sundarbans.

December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015

Re-tender likely for Khulna power plant

The government might cancel a power contract to a Chinese consortium delaying the 200 to 300 megawatt Khulna

December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015

$12.65b Rooppur nuke power plant okayed

The government gives approval to the 2400-megawatt Rooppur nuclear power project at a cost of $12.65 billion.

May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015

Decoding Rooppur...

In the opening, the book printed by Madhyama Media and Publications points to the fact that publishers in this country – though slowly but are finally becoming skilled. Hat’s off to the publisher.

May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015

Nuke power plant cost up three times

The 2400-megawatt Rooppur nuclear power project is likely to cost around $10 billion, more than three times the initial estimate of the government.

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