Energy Bangla

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... »
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... »

Power Division Opens Control Room to Address Flood Situation

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka (Monday, July 13, 2026)

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 is reported and to ensure prompt resolution of the issue. They have also been directed to maintain close coordination with... »

Power Sector

Bangladesh clearing Adani dues as Godda power supply remains steady: Adani Power

Bangladesh has made significant progress in clearing overdue payments to India’s Adani Power for electricity supplied from the Godda thermal power plant, even as power imports from the plant continue without disruption, said a senior company official. Adani Power said Bangladesh is steadily paying off outstanding dues linked to the... »

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... »

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... »

PM urges global leaders to turn climate pledges into action

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the leaders around the world to deliver on their commitments for the millions whose lives are at stake due to climate change. “It is time to turn climate pledges into actions, and commitments into results, so that the world can embrace the future... »

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... »

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... »

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... »