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Power division assures uninterrupted electricity during Eid-ul-Azha
The Power Division has assured uninterrupted electricity supply across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, saying special measures have been taken for the holiday period, reports BSS. Officials said a dedicated team has been kept ready for emergency repairs, along with 24-hour...
1,950 MW power set to join national grid by April-end amid heat wave
Another 1,950 megawatts (MW) of electricity is expected to be added to the national grid by the end of April, raising hopes of easing ongoing power rationing amid a nationwide heat wave, according to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), reports BSS. BPDB Chairman Engineer Rezaul Karim...
BPDB expects to add 1,950 MW to national grid by end April
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) today said it expects 1,950 MW to be added in the national grid by end April enabling the state-run entity to ease the existing power rationing amid a current heatwave. We expect to receive 1,950 MW electricity from (Indias) Adani power, SS Power of...
Diesel price jumps 15%, yet cheapest in region
Bangladesh has increased diesel prices by 15% in its latest adjustment, yet it continues to offer the lowest rates in South Asia, maintaining a notable price advantage despite volatility in global energy markets. On 20 April, the government raised diesel prices from $0.814 (Tk100) to $0.94...
BPC chief says 23% of expected refined oil consignments imported in April
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Chairman Md Rezanur Rahman has said that 3-4 of the total 17 refined oil shipments expected in April has reached the country so far, with only 12 days remaining in the month. Speaking to BBC Bangla, the BPC chief gave a brief outlook of refined and crude...
Load shedding rises amid deepening energy crisis
Load shedding has intensified across Bangladesh as an ongoing energy crisis disrupts power generation, with rural areas bearing the brunt through prolonged and unpredictable outages. While the situation in the capital remains relatively stable, many rural regions are facing 8 to 10 hours of...
Two tankers bring 68,000 tonnes of diesel to Chattogram
Two master tankers carrying a combined 68,000 tonnes of diesel have arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port, strengthening Bangladeshs fuel supply. The vessels reached the port on Tuesday night and have anchored offshore. Part of the diesel cargo will be discharged at the outer...
New roadmap aims to boost Bangladesh-Philippines trade
The Bangladesh Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BPCCI) has unveiled a roadmap titled Bridging Nations, Building Prosperity to expand bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the Philippines. The roadmap was presented at a high-level conference held at a hotel in Baridhara in the...