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Russia waives $160M fine, extends Rooppur Nuclear loan repayment
Bangladesh has secured key financial relief from Russia, which has waived a $160 million penalty and granted an extended deadline for loan repayment tied to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. Originally, the repayment of principal and interest was scheduled to begin in March 2027, but following...
Gas prices for industries raised by 33%
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the gas prices for new industries and captive power plants by 33 percent. The new rate will come into effect from Sunday, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed said at a press briefing in BERC office at...
LPG price reduced by Tk 28 per 12-kg cylinder
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a reduction in the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 28 per 12-kg container. With this adjustment, the new consumer-level price for a 12-kg LPG cylinder is set at Tk 1,450, down from the previous rate of Tk 1,478,...
Vast areas in Dhaka to experience 12-hour low gas pressure due to maintenance
Residents of Dhaka and its surrounding areas may face low gas pressure for 12 hours from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning due to urgent maintenance work at Aminbazar District Regulating Station (DRS), Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC has announced. The drop in gas pressure is...
Indonesia expands clean energy, EV cooperation with South Korea
Indonesia is deepening its clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) partnership with South Korea as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89 percent by 2030, reports Antara News. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto met with Dong Choon Kim, Vice President...
Scientists explore generating electricity from Earth’s rotation
A team of physicists from Princeton University, CITs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Spectral Sensor Solutions has tested a method to generate electricity using energy from Earths rotation. Their study, published in Physical Review Research, suggests that a specially designed device interacting with...
Russia has sole control over Europe’s largest nuclear plant – director
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) belongs to Russia and will remain under its control, director Yury Chernichyuk has insisted, rejecting any possibility of US or Ukrainian oversight, RT reported this citing TASS. His remarks follow reports that US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian...
BP sells $1B stake in firm linked to TANAP gas pipeline to Apollo
British energy giant BP has agreed to sell a stake in a company invested in the TANAP gas pipeline, which links Azerbaijan and Turkiye, to Apollo Global Management for $1 billion, the two firms announced on Friday. The sale is part of BPs $20 billion disposal program through 2027 as it shifts...
5 simple tips to extend your smartphone battery life
Smartphones are essential tools in our daily routines, but battery drain can be one of the most frustrating issues users face. While phone batteries have improved, technical reasons can still lead to faster-than-expected power depletion. Fortunately, there are several easy adjustments you can make...
Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy, says minister
Malaysia will need to sign at least eight key international protocols before it can explore nuclear energy for electricity generation, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, reports The Star. During the Dewan Negaras question-and-answer session on March 10,...
Fuel price to remain unchanged in March
The price of fuel including diesel, kerosene, octane and petrol are set to remain unchanged at the consumer level in March 2025. Despite fluctuations in the global market, the government has decided to maintain the existing pricing structure to ensure a stable and affordable supply of fuel for...
Circular issued on keeping AC temp at 25°C in offices, homes
The government has requested the countrymen to set the temperature of their air conditioners at a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius in offices and households during the upcoming Ramadan and the summer season. A circular signed by the additional secretary of the Cabinet Division, Zaheda Parveen, was...
Tank lorry labors end strike, fuel supply resumes in Khulna division
Fuel collection from three depots in Khulna, and consequently supply to 16 districts under Khulna division resumed on Wednesday morning following the withdrawal of the indefinite work abstention enforced by Khulna divisional tank-lorry workers union, reports UNB. The unions treasurer Mizanur...
LG Energy Solution posts quarterly loss amid slowing EV demand
South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) reported a quarterly loss for the first time in three years, impacted by a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, reports Reuters. For the October-December period, the company posted an operating loss of 226 billion won ($158 million), a...