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JS special committee places 12-point recommendations to address energy crisis
A special 10-member parliamentary committee, chaired by Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, submitted a 12-point recommendation package to Parliament on Sunday to overhaul Bangladeshs energy security framework. The committee, formed on April 26 during the 13th Parliaments first session,...
‘Power and energy sector still suffering from past corruption’
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said that the current government is still bearing the burden of corruption and money laundering in the power and energy sector from the previous government. He made the remarks while speaking at an emergency press briefing on power and...
Bangladesh moving toward a green energy future: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that Bangladesh is steadily moving toward clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system. He remarked this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Renewable Solar Power On-Grid Rooftop initiative at the National Parliament...
US envoy discusses energy cooperation with Bangladesh
United States (US) Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen has discussed expanding energy cooperation with leading American energy companies, reaffirming Washingtons commitment to supporting Bangladeshs growing energy and infrastructure needs. The envoy met Javier La Rosa, President of...
Pakistan condemns drone, missile attacks in UAE
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), expressing complete solidarity with the countrys President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati...
Energy shortages and soaring costs squeeze businesses
Industrial production in Bangladesh is under mounting pressure as global conflicts, load-shedding and an acute energy crisis drive up costs. Output has already declined by 1520% in many factories, while production costs in the garment export sector have risen by around 20%. Additional transport...
Planning Commission flags rising inflation risk amid energy volatility
Rising global energy costs and heightened tensions in the Middle East are creating fresh risks for inflation in Bangladesh, while exports are coming under pressure, according to the April economic update by the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission. The GED warned that...
Bangladesh eyes diversified energy cooperation with Canada’s Saskatchewan state
Bangladesh has expressed strong interest in diversifying its energy sources through cooperation with Canadas Saskatchewan state, focusing on conventional energy, clean technologies and emerging areas such as small modular reactors (SMRs). High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Canada Md Jashim Uddin...
Trade deal with US undermines energy sovereignty: Debapriya Bhattacharya
Economist and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, has claimed that the trade agreement signed by the interim government with the United States undermines Bangladeshs energy sovereignty. Speaking as the chief guest at a pre-budget shadow...
Rising demand, weak storage leave fuel sector vulnerable
Bangladeshs energy sector is facing mounting pressure as rapidly rising fuel demand continues to outpace storage capacity, exposing the country to risks amid global market volatility and supply disruptions. Despite steady growth in consumption, fuel storage infrastructure has seen only marginal...
PM seeks $2b from development partners to meet energy demand
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought US$ 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the Bangladeshs immediate energy needs and safeguard its economic stability. The situation before us demands urgency, solidarity, and decisive action. Immediate support for the most vulnerable...
Global energy crisis will continue despite Middle East ceasefire:FM
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that even if conflicts in the Middle East come to a ceasefire, the global energy crisis will persist. He emphasised that countries in the Indian Ocean region must unite to address the energy shortages caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions. He made...
Bangladesh seeks collective action amid global energy crisis
Seeking collective action amid the global energy crisis, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said there might be a ceasefire, but the energy issue is not going to be resolved within two weeks. All of us are in trouble, as the current energy challenges are creating disruptions. That will...
Global energy shock may add Tk 610b burden to Bangladesh, warns DCCI
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed on Thursday warned that the ongoing global energy shock could impose an additional Tk 610 billion annual burden on Bangladesh and significantly strain the countrys economy, urging immediate strategic interventions. He made the...
Pakistan’s solar boom giving shield from worst of war crisis
In Dasht, a remote village in the southern part of Balochistan, geographically Pakistans largest province, local resident Karim Bakshs crops for years depended on a diesel-powered pump that drew water from the ground to irrigate his land. That changed after Russias full-fledged invasion of...
Nationwide austerity, energy-saving measures take effect today
The governments austerity and energy-saving measures, including revised office hours for public and private institutions and changes to banking and financial sector schedules, take effect from today. Under the new directives, all government and private offices will operate from 9am to 4pm, said...
US assures Bangladesh of support in tackling energy crisis
In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East and the resulting global energy crisis, Bangladesh has sought assistance from the United States to secure its fuel supplies. Washington has assured Dhaka of its support in safeguarding the countrys energy security. The discussions took place...
Bangladesh intensifies energy diplomacy with US, Russia amid diversification push
Reaffirming the governments commitment to diversifying energy sources, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday said the Energy Ministry is currently in discussions with both the United States and Russia to address the countrys energy challenges, reports UNB. She said the...