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Subsidy burden cripples power sector amid a lack of reforms: Shafiqul Alam

Bangladesh’s power sector is facing mounting financial pressure as subsidy requirements continue to soar despite repeated electricity tariff hikes.According to recent analysis by the...

Economy

Tk1.45trn being earmarked for social protection in FY27 budget

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The government is set to significantly widen Bangladesh’s social protection system in the proposed FY2026–27 budget, with an allocation of about Tk 1.45 lakh crore...

Bangladesh, Russia to review ties, global issues: Moscow

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Power Minister orders smart grid upgrade ahead of nuclear power era

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Bangladesh semiconductor roadshow begins in US

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Trade deficit rises by US$ 8b in five years: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today told the Jatiya Sangsad that the country’s trade deficit increased by nearly US$ 8 billion over the last...

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Jet fuel prices reduced again within two weeks

Power

Subsidy burden cripples power sector amid a lack of reforms: Shafiqul Alam

Bangladesh’s power sector is facing mounting financial pressure as subsidy requirements continue to soar despite repeated electricity tariff hikes.According to recent analysis by the...

Power Minister orders smart grid upgrade ahead of nuclear power era

Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has directed authorities to modernise and secure the country’s electricity transmission and distribution system as the...

Govt prioritises self-reliant energy policy, vows sector clean-up: Saki

FERB and Bangladesh-China Media Club sign MoU

Power plant capacity payments to exceed Tk52,608 crore by FY27

BERC cuts retail electricity tariff by Tk 0.23 to Tk 10.40 per unit

Energy

Subsidy burden cripples power sector amid a lack of reforms: Shafiqul Alam

June 8, 2026

Power Minister orders smart grid upgrade ahead of nuclear power era

June 8, 2026

Govt prioritises self-reliant energy policy, vows sector clean-up: Saki

June 7, 2026

Telecom & ICT

Bangladesh semiconductor roadshow begins in US

Bangladesh has launched its “Silicon River & BRAINGAIN USA Roadshow 2026” in Austin, Texas, as part of efforts to position the country as an...

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Aviation & Tourism

Jet fuel prices reduced again within two weeks

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of aviation fuel (jet fuel) for domestic flights by Tk 15 per litre.Under the new...

Air Astra takes delivery of first new ATR72-600 as Bangladesh carrier expands fleet

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Corporate Corner

Xiaomi expands smart home push with Bangladesh appliance launch

Corporate Corner

Xiaomi has broadened its global smart living ambitions with the launch of its first range of home appliances in Bangladesh, signalling a strategic shift beyond...