Energy Bangla

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... »

Adani Reclaims Asia’s Richest Crown

Press Release, Dhaka (Sunday, 7 June 2026)

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 wealth to $89.2 billion. The jump placed him ahead of fellow Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani, whose fortune currently stands at... »

Power Sector

Electricity Price Increase Withdrawn for Lowest-Consumption Customers

The increase in electricity tariffs for marginal consumers has been withdrawn. The tariff hike for residential lifeline consumers using 0–50 units and 0–75 units of electricity has been canceled. As a result, electricity prices for these two categories of consumers will remain unchanged. The per-unit tariff will continue to be... »

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... »

Octane, Petrol and Kerosene Prices Increased by Tk 5 per Litre, Diesel Price Unchanged

The prices of octane, petrol, and kerosene have been increased for the month of June. The price of each fuel has been raised by Tk 5 per litre. However, the price of diesel remains unchanged. The new prices will take effect from Monday. A notification regarding the revision was issued... »

Fuel Prices Will Be Reduced Domestically If International Prices Fall: State Minister

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit has said that if fuel prices decline in the international market, they will also be reduced in Bangladesh. He stated that the government was compelled to adjust fuel prices due to global market realities and the ongoing crisis in... »

Rooftop Solar at Parliament Building: Speaker Inaugurates It in the Presence of the PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said that Bangladesh is steadily moving toward clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system. He said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the “Renewable Solar Power On-Grid Rooftop” initiative at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban here this morning. “Today we are... »

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... »