Energy Bangla

One LNG Terminal Shut Down Due to Technical Fault: Severe Gas Shortage Across the Country

A technical fault at one of the floating LNG terminals off Maheshkhali has reduced gas supply to the national grid... »
It Will Take Time to Break Free from the Cycle of Corruption in the Power1

Electricity tariffs have not been increased for a total of 65 percent of consumers. Although the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission... »

Government Announces Measures to Strengthen Energy Supply Security

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

The government has announced a series of short-, medium-, and long-term initiatives to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy supply security following the temporary shutdown of gas supply from one of the country’s Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) due to a technical fault. Speaking at an emergency press briefing on Wednesday, Joint Secretary of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, Monir Hossain Chowdhury, said the technical problem at the FSRU has temporarily... »

Power Sector

Power Division Opens Control Room to Address Flood Situation

The Power Division has launched a special control room to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers amid the ongoing flood situation across the country. Officials assigned to the control room have been instructed to immediately coordinate with the relevant power distribution utilities or companies whenever any disruption in electricity supply... »

CNG Station Owners Issue Strike Ultimatum Over Four-Point Demand, Including Higher Sales Commission

The Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association has issued an ultimatum demanding the implementation of a four-point charter, including an increase in the sales commission on CNG. The association announced that if its demands are not met, it will observe a nationwide symbolic strike on July 30,... »

Oil Prices Rise in the International Market

Global oil prices have increased further in the international market. Brent crude rose by 0.7%, or 58 cents, to US$85.31 per barrel. At the same time, the price of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by 0.4%, or 35 cents, to US$79.69 per barrel. Earlier, on Tuesday, oil prices... »

Adani Group Stands India’s top 10 brand rankings

The Adani Group has officially secured its place among India’s top 10 most valuable brands for the first time, according to the latest “Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026.” The conglomerate’s meteoric rise from 13th to 8th position makes it the fastest company to break into the nation’s top 10... »

150 kW Rooftop Solar Power Plant Installed at Sirajganj DC Office

A 150-kilowatt rooftop solar power plant has been installed at the Sirajganj Deputy Commissioner’s Office and connected to the national power grid. The facility was officially inaugurated on Friday by Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Power,... »

Global coal demand hit record high this year but is set to decline by 2030, IEA says

Global coal demand reached a record high in 2025 but is expected to decline by 2030 as renewables, nuclear power and abundant natural gas squeeze its dominance in power generation, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday. Weaning the world off coal is considered vital to achieving global climate targets,... »

Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged for May

Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged for May Staff Correspondent, Dhaka (Thursday, April 30, 2026): The prices of diesel, kerosene, octane, and petrol have been kept unchanged in the country for the month of May. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources issued an... »

Coal Overflowing: Barapukuria Coal Mine Faces Multiple Crises

Barapukuria Coal Mine is facing various crises and uncertainties. Workers and related stakeholders have alleged that the country’s only underground coal mine, located in Parbatipur of Dinajpur, is being pushed toward destruction due to mismanagement, excessive coal stockpiling, and financial losses. Large quantities of extracted coal have remained stored for... »

Wood Burning Will Not Be Allowed in Brick Kilns: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has warned that wood must not be used as fuel in brick kilns. The minister said that a complete alternative to conventional bricks has not yet been developed. Therefore, instead of shutting down brick kilns, the focus should be on reducing... »