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Bangladesh plans two more coal-fired units at Matarbari

Bangladesh plans to begin installing two additional coal-fired power units near Matarbari Power Plant in Cox's Bazar, with a combined generation capacity of 1,200...

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No special privileges for private fuel importers, says EMRD

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The government is drafting a new policy framework to allow greater private-sector involvement in the import, storage, transportation, distribution and marketing of refined petroleum products.However,...

Bangladesh’s youth urged to turn July’s energy into sustained nation-building

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Bashundhara’s dual push for LPG and LNG imports

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Korean official see strong prospect of upgrading Bangladesh’s RMG industry

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Economy

Govt opts for direct purchase of 8 LNG cargoes to avert supply crunch

The government has decided to procure eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes through the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) to ensure quick delivery and avert...

Family Card programme to be launched officially on Aug 16

Bangladesh must boost project readiness, private investment to unlock climate finance: Dialogue

Govt moves to transform gold sector into fully compliant, accountable industry

Gas supply to normalise within days after LNG terminal resumes operations

Power

Bangladesh could unlock thousands of megawatts of rooftop solar, IEEFA says

Bangladesh could significantly expand rooftop solar generation and reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels by adopting stronger policy incentives for distributed energy resources...

Robi plans 100 MW solar plant to boost energy security and cut emissions

Bangladesh's second-largest mobile network operator, Robi Axiata PLC, plans to build a 100-megawatt solar power plant to strengthen energy security, reduce operating costs and...

Power Division dismisses ‘misinformation’ over high electricity bills

No more wasteful spending on poorly planned energy projects, says Amit

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

Power Minister urges NGOs to invest in renewable energy

Energy

Bangladesh plans two more coal-fired units at Matarbari

August 8, 2026

No special privileges for private fuel importers, says EMRD

August 8, 2026

Bashundhara’s dual push for LPG and LNG imports

August 7, 2026

Telecom & ICT

Robi plans 100 MW solar plant to boost energy security and cut emissions

Bangladesh's second-largest mobile network operator, Robi Axiata PLC, plans to build a 100-megawatt solar power plant to strengthen energy security, reduce operating costs and...

Robi marks five years as listed firm with strong earnings and digital growth

Bangladesh gains international recognition in climate monitoring network

Bangladesh aims to become innovation-led economy through AI and semiconductor push; says Minister

PM sees semiconductor industry as next growth engine after RMG

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

Aviation & Tourism

Govt seeks Saudi levy cut to lower Hajj travel costs: Millat

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat today said that the government has requested the Saudi authorities to reduce the Saudi...

US-Bangla orders 21 Boeing 737-8 jets as Bangladesh carrier targets Europe and North America

July 29, 2026

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

June 28, 2026

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...