Friday, 03 July, 2026
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New factories face double costs in industrial sector

New factories face double costs in industrial sector

The government has decided to double the price of new connections in industries and captives, and the ministry already given in-principal approval. Energy and mineral resources division expressed their desire of charging price in line with imported LNG. If the owners want to increase load in their industries then they will have to pay double the price, and Petrobangla has informed the decision...

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