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Dhaka Friday,  Jul 17, 2026
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 had climbed by around 2%, reaching their highest level in a month amid concerns over potential supply disruptions through the... »

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... »

Gas Sector

LPG Price Cut by Tk 357 for 12kg Cylinder

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and autogas. Under the new pricing decision, the retail price of a 12kg LPG cylinder has been reduced by Tk 357 to Tk 1,528. At the same time, the price of autogas has been cut... »

Petroleum

All Fuel Depots Across the Country to Remain Closed on Wednesday: BPC

Fuel supply and marketing activities from all fuel depots and major installations across the country will remain suspended on Wednesday due to annual closing stock counting, asset valuation, and physical verification activities. The information was disclosed through an official order issued by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC). The order instructed... »

EB Reports

Government Begins Talks with IMF for a New Loan Program

The government has begun discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure a new loan program. The Ministry of Finance has held talks with the IMF regarding the key principles and framework on which the next lending arrangement will be based. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury disclosed the... »

Green Pages

Adani Achieves Milestone of 20,000 Megawatts in Renewable Energy Generation

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has surpassed 20,000 megawatts of renewable power generation capacity. The company, which has achieved this milestone in India’s energy sector, reached this capacity within just a decade of commissioning its first project. Powering over 9 million households, the company currently generates more than 52 billion... »

Coal Sector

Nuclear

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... »

Something to Say

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... »

Environment

Who are the major players at Cop30 and what do they want?

The UN’s Cop30 climate conference is under way, with negotiators, diplomats and leaders from around the world in Belém, Brazil, to discuss how to handle the climate crisis. Who are the big players, and what do they want? Brazil Deciding to host a conference for 50,000 people in a small... »