Govt to drill two deep wells in Titas and Bakhrabad to boost gas supply

In a move to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy security, the government has taken the initiative to drill two deep exploration wells in the Titas and Bakhrabad gas fields. The project aims…

From $3.2b to $800m, Isn’t that a sign of change?: Rizwana

Bangladesh’s first green energy olympiad launches, spotlighting youth and climate leadership In a bold call for transformation, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change,…

Bangladesh’s interim govt to unveil FY26 budget on June 2

In a break from longstanding tradition, Bangladesh’s interim government will announce the national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on Monday, June 2, instead of the customary Thursday in June,…

Bangladesh signs €5m grant deal with IOM to enhance migration management, reintegration

Bangladesh has signed a €5 million grant agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen migration management and sustainable reintegration systems in the country. The deal was formalised…

Soybean oil price increased by Tk14 per litre

The government has officially raised the retail price of bottled soybean oil by Tk14 per litre, bringing the new price to Tk189—up from the previous Tk175. The revised price of…

Gas metering goes smart: Titas to start installations in 2026

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, the country’s largest state-owned gas distributor, is set to begin installing smart prepaid gas meters in the second half of 2026, aiming to improve…

Another Russian nuclear icebreaker starts its regular voyage in NSR

The third serial universal nuclear-powered icebreaker Yakutia begins its first regular voyage on Thursday. The icebreaker Yakutia will work in the Yenisei region of the Kara Sea, which is a…

BPPA takes public procurement talks to Charfesson, 255km from Dhaka

In a commendable move towards inclusivity and transparency, Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) continues its outreach beyond the capital, engaging with stakeholders at the grassroots level on public procurement and…

Gas price hike becomes major barrier for new entrepreneurs

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission’s (BERC) recent decision to raise gas tariffs for new industrial and captive users by 33% has sparked serious concern among economists and entrepreneurs. While the…

National Revolutionary Council thanks govt for reinstating ‘Except Israel’ on passport

The National Revolutionary Council has expressed gratitude to the interim government’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury for their decision to…