Dhaka Monday, Jul 13, 2026
- Government Begins Talks with IMF for a New Loan Program
- Power Division Opens Control Room to Address Flood Situation
- LPG Price Cut by Tk 357 for 12kg Cylinder
- Adani Achieves Milestone of 20,000 Megawatts in Renewable Energy Generation
- It Will Take Time to Break Free from the Cycle of Corruption in the Power Sector: Information Minister
- Electricity Prices Increased for All Consumers
- Approval Given to Purchase Three LNG Cargoes
- Diesel, Kerosene Prices Cut By 50p For November
- AI Boom To Fuel Natural Gas Demand In Coming Years, Report Says
- Bangladesh signs €477m deals with EU and EIB for renewable energy and more
Power Sector
Under an integrated strategy of the Power Division, a target has been set to save around 3,100 megawatts (MW) of electricity. To implement this plan, priority will be given to irrigation in agriculture, fertilizer production and industrial output. It has been decided to reduce the use of fuel, electricity, and gas in government offices by 30 percent. This information was disclosed in a press release issued by the Cabinet Division... » 
Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, has said that there is no shortage of electricity in the country according to demand. He made this statement on Thursday while responding to a starred question from Dhaka-18 constituency Member of Parliament S M Jahangir Hossain during a session of the National Parliament. The minister said that during the summer peak demand period, power disruptions may occasionally occur due... » 
The government has set a target to increase the country’s electricity distribution capacity by an additional 6,255 MVA by 2031. The plan was revealed on Thursday in Parliament by Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, in response to a written question from Feni-2 Member of Parliament Zainal Abedin. The minister expressed hope that once the initiative is implemented, power outages will be significantly reduced, ensuring a... » 
At present, a total of 136 power plants—both public and private—are operational across the country. The combined installed generation capacity of these plants stands at 28,919 megawatts (MW). Depending on daily demand, an average of 14,500 to 15,000 MW of electricity is being generated each day. This information was provided by State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, in response to a question from Cox’s Bazar-3... »
Two units of the Ashuganj Power Plant in Brahmanbaria have been shut down due to a fault in the national power grid, reducing electricity supply to the grid. At the same time, the season’s first rainfall has damaged several transformers, causing prolonged power outages in the capital and other areas. On Thursday, a sudden fault occurred in the Ashuganj–Bhulta national grid transmission line, forcing it to be shut down. To... » 
As the South Asian nation navigates slowing growth, foreign exchange pressures and a politically charged post-election landscape, its power sector tells a complex story of ambitious expansion, structural overcapacity, import dependence and the delicate economics of energy security. In the early 2010s, chronic load-shedding was a defining constraint on Bangladesh’s growth story. A decade later, the country’s power map looks dramatically different. Installed electricity generation capacity has risen to about... » 
Engr. Ramanath Pujari has joined as Managing Director of Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (BIFPCL) on 24th February 2026. Prior to joining this position, he was serving as Project Director at Maitree Super Thermal Power Project (MSTPP), Rampal, BIFPCL and as Executive Director in NTPC Ltd. He was responsible for plant operation, plant reliability, improving plant efficiency and engaging environmental compliances of MSTPP. During the tenure, he has contributed... » 
Directive to Ensure Power Supply at Polling Stations: Target Set for Maximum Power Generation Staff crosspondent, Dhaka (Tuesday, February 11, 2026): Instructions have been issued to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply at all polling stations for the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum. In line with the directive, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has taken preparations to achieve maximum power generation. BPDB Chairman Engineer Md. Rezaul Karim told Energy... » Adani Power Increases Electricity Supply Ahead of Elections
Both Units Now Operational
Adani Power has increased electricity supply ahead of the national parliamentary elections. Both units of the 1,600 MW plant have been operational since Sunday, February 8. one of Adani’s units had been taken offline for scheduled maintenance on January 15 for a 25-day maintenance period, with prior notice given to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). The unit was originally scheduled to restart on Monday, February 9. However, considering the... » 
A decision has been made to provide a 20 percent rebate on electricity bills for marginal-level fish farms and hatcheries, as well as livestock and poultry farmers. To support this initiative, the Ministry of Finance has allocated Tk 100 crore. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said the move will help reduce production costs. Although electricity prices in agriculture are lower and already include subsidies, the fisheries sector—despite being a... »