Energy Bangla

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has said that the budget has been designed to make the power sector capable of gradually moving away from dependence on subsidies. Speaking to journalists after visiting the National Load Dispatch Center (NLDC) of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB), the minister said that greater allocation has been made to the energy sector because of the need for primary fuel,... »

 Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today unveiled the national budget, proposing an allocation of Tk 14,996 crore to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity along with improving efficiency of generation, transmission and distribution systems. “The government has been working to increase generation capacity to 35,000 MW by 2030 and expand transmission lines to 25,000 circuit kilometers,” he said. Placing a Tk 9.38 lakh crore national budget for the fiscal year... »

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said that the government is working to increase electricity generation capacity to 35,000 MW by 2030 and ensure energy security by intensifying oil and gas exploration activities. “To meet the growing demand for electricity and ensure quality supply, the government is working to increase electricity generation capacity to 35,000 MW by 2030 and expand transmission lines to 25,000 circuit kilometres,” he said. While... »

Although complaints of prolonged power outages in rural areas were raised in the National Parliament, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku claimed that there is currently no electricity shortage in Bangladesh. Speaking during the question-and-answer session on the first day of the budget session of the 13th National Parliament on Sunday, the minister responded to various questions regarding the country’s energy situation. Member of... »

The increase in electricity tariffs for marginal consumers has been withdrawn.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 Tk 4.63 and Tk 5.26 respectively. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the new decision following requests from electricity... »

The Power Division has formally requested the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to reconsider the newly announced electricity tariffs in order to reduce the additional burden on marginal and low-income consumers. It believes that the new tariff rate set for lifeline consumers is not fully consistent with the government’s social protection policy. The information was disclosed in a press release issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources... »

Under the latest decision of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), electricity tariffs have been increased for all categories of consumers, including residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial, and other users. The price hike is expected to further increase monthly expenses for consumers already struggling with inflation. According to the new tariff schedule, electricity prices have increased by between 69 poisha and Tk 3.64 per unit, depending on the consumer category. As... »

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is set to announce new electricity tariffs just five working days after holding public hearings. The revised electricity prices will be announced on Wednesday afternoon. Public hearings were held on May 20 and 21. Afterward, there were only three working days before the Eid holidays. The new tariffs are being announced immediately after government offices reopened following the holiday. Never before have electricity tariffs... »

To conserve electricity, all shopping malls and retail stores across the country have once again been instructed to close by 7:00 PM. In addition, the illumination of all roadside billboards must be switched off after this time. Fairs, trade fairs, and cultural events must also conclude by 7:00 PM. On Monday, the Coordination-2 Branch of the Power Division issued a directive in this regard and sent it to the mayors... »

A new record has been set in the country’s power generation. Electricity production has surpassed 17,000 megawatts for the first time. According to officials, the highest-ever power generation record was achieved at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, reaching 17,200 megawatts. Previously, the country’s highest power generation record was 16,794 megawatts, set on July 23, 2025. Electricity demand usually reaches its peak after evening hours, especially due to hot weather conditions, which... »