Energy
Power supply from Nepal via India begins
Electricity supply from Nepal to Bangladesh via India began yesterday in a trilateral transaction, aimed at boosting sub-regional connectivity in the power sector.
Petition seeks HC order to review power deal with Adani
A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to review or cancel the electricity agreement with Adani Group of India.
Now Payra to cut down power production by half
Amid the backdrop of all other coal-based power plants in the country, including India’s Adani, the production of a unit of Payra Thermal Power Plant went into maintenance today
Rooftop solar can reduce reliance on power grids: energy adviser
Energy Adviser Dr Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today urged the industries to install rooftop solar power to meet their own power requirements
Set a concrete target first to achieve growth in renewable energy: a study suggests
Shah Md Ahsan Habib, a professor at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management, conducted the study
Ctg grapples with frequent power cuts
Frequent power cuts over the last week have left residents of Chattogram suffering.
Diesel, kerosene prices reduced by Tk 0.50 for November
The government has reduced diesel and kerosene prices by Tk 0.50 per litre for November while petrol and octane prices would remain the same
National committee to protect oil-gas to hold countrywide rally Nov 4
National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas, Mineral Resources and Power-Port today announced to hold a countrywide rally on November 4 to press home its 6-point demands
Govt approves LNG and fertiliser import proposals
The Advisors' Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) has approved several key proposals for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fertiliser to meet domestic demands
Excelerate Energy to invest more in Bangladesh’s energy sector
A delegation of the US-based LNG company calls on chief adviser
Follow int’l, national regulations strictly concerning sanctioned vessels: shipping ministry
The shipping ministry today asked all parties involved in the maritime operations in Bangladesh to strictly follow international and national regulations concerning sanctioned vessels and cargoes
Govt cancels deal with Summit Group for second FSRU
Summit terms termination of the deal ‘unjustified’, says will appeal for review
Redesigning IEPMP an urgent need
The Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) should be revisited to design a clear pathway for improving the Power Development Board’s (PDB) financial strength and Bangladesh’s energy security, according to an article in Energy Outlook, a quarterly publication by the South Asian Network o
Bangladesh to get electricity from Nepal thru India
Bangladesh, Nepal, and India yesterday inked a tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade between Kathmandu and Dhaka.
Probe committee to review contracts with 11 power plants including Adani
The National Review Committee has decided to review 11 contracts including the Adani power plant of India
Probe committee for power, energy sector graft urges people to submit complaints
The National Review Committee (NRC) urged people to submit their complaints and relevant documents to help investigate deals signed under the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act, 2010 during the previous Awami League regime
Price of 12kg LPG cylinder up Tk 35 in October
The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder has been set at Tk 1,456 for the month of October, up by Tk 35 from Tk 1,421 the previous month.
Bangladesh-India-Nepal tripartite deal to export power to be inked Thursday
Earlier, the agreement was scheduled for July 28, which was postponed due to political turmoil and a change of government in Bangladesh