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Bangladesh faces rising power cost pressure as global electricity demand accelerates: IEA

Bangladesh's electricity sector is likely to face mounting pressure from higher fuel costs and supply disruptions as global electricity demand continues to rise, according...

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One-Quarter of gas supply diverted from power generation after FSRU fire

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The government has withdrawn around one-quarter of the natural gas supply allocated to electricity generation as part of emergency rationing following a fire at an...

Brent surges above $100 on Houthi attacks

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BIDA secures over $400m investments from $1.5bn FDI pipeline

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PM invites foreign investors, promises business-friendly environment

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Economy

Govt committed to boosting foreign investment, improving business climate: Adviser Mahdi

The government is committed to attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI) by improving the country's business environment, reducing the cost of doing business and...

PM visits Investors Expo at FICCI FDI conference

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Power

BPDB seeks Tk5,586cr subsidy solely for Adani power import in FY27

The state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has sought Tk5,586.69 crore in subsidy for electricity imports in fiscal year 2026-27, citing higher costs, particularly...

Power Minister urges NGOs to invest in renewable energy

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, has called on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to increase investment in the country's renewable energy sector,...

Dhaka-western grid project faces 74% time overrun, deadline slips to 2027

Sylhet power project runs 7 years behind schedule

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Energy

Bangladesh faces rising power cost pressure as global electricity demand accelerates: IEA

July 23, 2026

One-Quarter of gas supply diverted from power generation after FSRU fire

July 23, 2026

Brent surges above $100 on Houthi attacks

July 23, 2026

Telecom & ICT

Grameenphone revenue slips

Country's largest mobile network operator, Grameenphone, reported a decline in second-quarter revenue as persistent economic pressures weighed on consumer spending, although the company maintained...

PM urges youths to become entrepreneurs braving challenges

VEON proposes $250m investment in Bangladesh, targets $1bn FDI initiative

PM asks Banglalink to reduce internet price

BSCL clears Tk291.5m tax arrears from first four years of operation

Bangladesh must put state interest first in energy diplomacy: Mahfuz Mishu

Aviation & Tourism

BSCL clears Tk291.5m tax arrears from first four years of operation

State-owned Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) has paid Tk291.5 million in outstanding income tax liabilities accrued during its first four financial years of operation,...

Emirates launches travel insurance with conflict-related medical cover

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Switzerland eyes HSIA ground handling operations

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Corporate Corner

bKash, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro expand book reading programme

Corporate Corner

Digital financial services provider bKash, in partnership with Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, has expanded its nationwide book reading programme to Faridpur and Madaripur districts as...