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Dhaka Friday,  Jun 12, 2026
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed to allocate Tk 173.45 billion for the power and energy sectors in the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year, The amount is Tk 3.93 billion higher than the allocation for the outgoing fiscal year. In his budget speech in parliament on Thursday, he said that the allocation is based on the importance of the power and energy sectors, which have been struggling heavily since... »

Power Sector

Gas Sector

CNG Station Owners Demand Increase in Commission from Tk 8 to Tk 13.96

The Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association has demanded that the commission for CNG filling station owners be increased from the current Tk 8 per cubic meter to Tk 13.96 per cubic meter. The association also called for an automatic adjustment mechanism so that the commission can... »

Petroleum

Parliamentary Committee Recommends Building Three-Month Fuel Reserve Capacity

A special parliamentary committee has recommended increasing Bangladesh’s strategic fuel reserve capacity to at least three months. The committee also recommended diversifying fuel import sources, fully automating the supply system, and taking strict measures to prevent illegal stockpiling and smuggling. The report of the special committee, formed to review measures... »

EB Reports

Adani Reclaims Asia’s Richest Crown

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has once again emerged as Asia’s wealthiest individual, after shares in his sprawling conglomerate posted steep gains on Friday, adding billions to his personal fortune in a single session. According to Forbes, Adani’s net worth swelled by nearly $2.5 billion in one day, bringing his total... »

Green Pages

Adani Commissions World’s Second-Largest Battery Energy Storage System

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s leading renewable energy company, has commissioned a 3,370 Megawatt-hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), making it the world’s second-largest battery storage network. These battery bank will be charged using eco-friendly solar power, allowing them to deliver a continuous supply of 3,370 MW of... »

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... »