Energy
Bangladesh to sign deal to import power from Nepal soon: adviser
Bangladesh is poised to sign the tripartite agreement with Nepal and India soon to import hydropower from Nepal via Indian transmission lines, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan
Govt trying to solve power cuts within 2-3 weeks: Rizwana
The interim government is trying to solve the power outage problem within the next two-three weeks, Adviser for Environment and also Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan said yesterday
Reformation to power, energy sector: BWGED places 16-point proposals
Bangladesh Working Group on Ecology and Development today proposed 16-point proposals for reforming the power and energy sector to ensure good governance, transparency and sustainable development to the sector
Shahnewaz Parvez made Titas MD
Petrobangla issued the office order today, saying that the appointment is temporary
Production fully suspended at Barapukuria power plant due to technical glitch
The shutdown has led to further power outages as the plant has the capacity to produce 275-megawatt of electricity.
Nat'l body formed to review AL govt’s power, energy deals
The interim government has decided to review the deals signed under the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010 by the previous government.
Octane, petrol prices cut by Tk 6 per litre
From 12:00am (midnight tomorrow), diesel and kerosene price will be Tk 105.50 per litre, while petrol will be priced at Tk 121 per litre, and octane at Tk 125
Adani Power refutes reports of costly power supply to Bangladesh
Adani Power has refuted reports in the Bangladeshi media that say that the company is supplying costly power to India's neighbouring country, CNBC TV 18 reports
Power, energy companies' boards to have student members
Student representatives will be appointed to the boards of directors of companies under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, said the concerned ministry’s adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today..He said the secretaries should not hold positions of chairmen of the companie
Govt's executive authority to raise power, gas prices cancelled thru ordinance
The government issued a gazette notification cancelling its executive authority to raise power and gas prices without public hearing by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
Now, Palli Bidyut Samity workers threaten strike
Palli Bidyut Samity leaders to meet with REB, Power Division chiefs
Govt seeks alternative legal framework for LNG imports
The government is exploring alternative legal procedures to ensure the continued import of LNG and petroleum fuels after the suspension of the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, which previously facilitated these imports
Jalal Ahmed appointed new BERC chairman
The government has appointed Jalal Ahmed as new chairman to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
No more adjustment of energy prices without public hearings
Says advisory council of the interim government
Ongoing gas shortage to go on for at least two weeks
The ongoing gas shortage across the country will remain the same for a fortnight as the re-installation of the damaged Disconnectable Turret Mooring (DTM) on the subsea landing pad of the Summit-run LNG regasification terminal may take two more weeks
Change in India's power export rules won't affect supply to Bangladesh: Adani Group
The recent amendment to India's Power Export Guidelines will not affect the existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Adani Power and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), said Adani Group today
Gas supply in several Dhaka areas to be shut for 9hrs tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for 9 hours -- from 9:00am to 6:00pm -- tomorrow in different Dhaka areas due to emergency relocation of gas pipelines
1,320MW coal power plant in Patuakhali to fire up in October
A 1,320-megawatt (MW) coal-based thermal power plant located in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali is ready to begin commercial operations by the end of this year, officials said..The first of the plant’s two units, which can generate 660 MWs daily, will commence production in October while th