coal based power plant

For security and affordability, we must shore up renewable energy

Easing lending norms for coal-based power plants might dent the country’s recent strides towards a clean energy transition. 

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.

Rampal Project: Special kind of construction materials not being used

Lifespan of the proposed Rampal coal-based power plant in Bagerhat is feared to be shortened by almost two-thirds (25 years instead

Govt to build three more power plants

Chinese companies are going to construct three more coal-based power plants in Bangladesh with a total capacity of 3,960 megawatts.

Rampal power cost to rise significantly

The proposed coal-fired Rampal power plant is heavily subsidised and its electricity generation cost would be 32 percent more than the

Rampal plant yet to get environmental clearance

The proposed coal-based Rampal power plant near the Sundarbans is yet to get environmental clearance from the Department

Chittagong admin tries to dispel fear

S Alam Group will have to ensure alternative livelihoods for the villagers in Gondamara of Banshkhali upazila if it is to set up a coal-based power plant there, speakers say at a views-exchange meeting.

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 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Chittagong admin tries to dispel fear

S Alam Group will have to ensure alternative livelihoods for the villagers in Gondamara of Banshkhali upazila if it is to set up a coal-based power plant there, speakers say at a views-exchange meeting.

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.