Bangladesh鈥檚 new rooftop solar programme to increase the generation to about 3,000 megawatts from current 245MW is challenging for factors like limited capacity and maintenance issues, said the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, a US-based organisation, on Monday...
Nuclear scientist Md Mazibur Rahman was given current charge as chairman of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission on Monday...
The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Authority on Wednesday welcomed a consultation mission led by Monica Mei V Carino-Young from the Asian Development Bank to discuss innovative partnership opportunities aimed at improving the quality of life for rural communities in Bangladesh...
Five new Bangladeshi readymade garment factory units have achieved the United States Green Building Council鈥檚 (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, bringing the total number of LEED-certified factories in the country to 258...
The department of environmental science and management at Independent University, Bangladesh organised a dialogue titled NDC3.0 for COP30 鈥� Energy Dialogue at the IUB in Dhaka on Wednesday...
Maxcrete Limited, an AAC block and panel manufacturer, obtained the United States Green Building Council鈥檚 (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificate...
Mohammad Wahid Hasan, senior secretary and chairman of the Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council, said at a symposium in Chattogram on Wednesday that the country鈥檚 development activities could not be moved forward without research...
Norwegian energy company Equinor said on Wednesday that its giant offshore wind project in New York 鈥� once halted by the US administration 鈥� had lost nearly $1bn in value following regulatory changes and tariffs...
BP on Monday named Albert Manifold as its new chairman, replacing Helge Lund, as the British energy giant undergoes a major strategy shift back to its fossil fuel business...
The National Board of Revenue and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the use of the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system for import and export trade...
Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challenging China鈥檚 dominance of the sector...
The number of United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified factories reached 253, as three new factory units recently achieved the certification...
BP said on Friday it had agreed to sell its onshore wind energy business in the United States, after the British giant shelved its targets for reducing carbon emissions...
The artificial intelligence industry is scrambling to reduce its massive energy consumption through better cooling systems, more efficient computer chips, and smarter programming 鈥� all while AI usage explodes worldwide...
Bangladesh has sought to further deepen its cooperation with Nepal in trade, energy, agriculture, education, and tourism as part of Dhaka鈥檚 commitment to advancing ties with the Himalayan nation...
Infrastructure Development Company Limited hosted a high-impact roundtable titled 鈥楢ccelerating Energy Efficiency in the Textile Sector鈥� in Dhaka on July 10, said a press release...
Indonesia鈥檚 state oil company and agricultural firms have signed deals to increase their purchases of US goods, the country鈥檚 chief economic minister told AFP on Wednesday, as Jakarta lays the groundwork to avoid the worst of president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs...
China is accelerating its record-breaking renewable energy drive, installing 1.5 times more wind and solar this year than last 鈥� three-quarters of global capacity under construction, a report said Wednesday...
EDOTCO Bangladesh has signed an agreement with Tiger New Energy Limited to deploy sustainable power systems that drive greener connectivity and extend clean energy access to communities across Bangladesh, said a press release...
The price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas cylinder has been reduced by Tk 39, bringing the new retail price down to Tk 1,364 for the month of July, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission announced on Wednesday...
BANGLADESH stands at a critical juncture in its development journey, where energy, equity and environment intersect in profound ways. As the country aspires to become a prosperous, climate-resilient nation by 2041, it faces the dual challenge of sustaining economic growth while responding to the escalating climate crisis. Central to this transition is the need to reform...
With investments worth $300 million in renewable energy getting stuck, Bangladesh faces hard time in attracting foreign direct investment in energy transition, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue on Monday...
Energypac Group recently hosted a strategic business dialogue in the capital to strengthen ties with its banking partners amid ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, said a press release.
The national budget for the 2025鈥�26 financial year has failed to address Bangladesh鈥檚 public demand for reliable access to power and energy and necessary energy transition, said experts at a discussion organised by the Centre for Policy Dialogue on Thursday...
A mountain of obstacles weighs renewable energy transition down in Bangladesh, according to a report released on Wednesday by the USA-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis...
Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System Limited on Tuesday signed an agreement with LafargeHolcim Bangladesh for supplying gas at Tk 40 per cubic feet fixed by Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission...
BANGLADESH stands at a historic crossroads. As the nation experiences rising energy demands driven by urbanisation, industrialisation and demographic growth, its energy planning decisions will shape the trajectory of development, environmental sustainability and...
Discussants at a seminar in Dhaka on Wednesday said that the services and scientific solutions of the Atomic Energy Centre in Dhaka were playing an important role in national development, which created a bridge between society and science...
ASIA stands at a pivotal moment in its energy history. Home to more than half of the world鈥檚 population and the largest share of global energy demand, the region is simultaneously the driver of economic growth and a key contributor to global carbon emissions. As the climate crisis deepens and the energy security landscape becomes increasingly volatile, Asia鈥檚 ability...
With no sign of de-escalation of the tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz under Iran鈥檚 consideration, Bangladesh appears to face a wave of fresh economic crises due to a surge in energy prices and a potential supply shortage...
