Dark energy seems to be changing, rattling our view of universe
Dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the ever-faster expansion of the universe, appears to be changing over time, according to new observations released Wednesday.
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What is dark energy? One of science's great mysteries, explained
Dark energy makes up roughly 70 per cent of the universe, yet we know nothing about it.
Ukraine, Russia claim neither heeding halt to energy strikes
Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday accused each other of not respecting a halt on energy infrastructure strikes, after talks between Washington and the Kremlin aimed at ending the grinding three-year conflict...
In pursuit of energy sustainability
AS THE economy revives from the July uprising, concerns loom regarding the nation鈥檚 way forward to attaining the objective of undergoing the renewable energy transition in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. A sub-target under SDG 7 makes it pertinent for all signatories of the pact, including Bangladesh, to substantially raise the share of renewable...
Bangladesh's energy transition comes to halt
Bangladesh鈥檚 energy transition came to an abrupt stop with the country鈥檚 interim government struggling to find investors in renewable energy projects.
PUBLIC HEARING ON GAS PRICE HIKE: BERC blasted by consumers
Frequent booing and screams of the word 鈥榮hame鈥� filled the air inside the indoor venue in Dhaka where the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission on Wednesday held its public hearing on the gas price hike proposal of up to 152 per cent...
RENEWABLE ENERGY:聽Draft policy offers no escape from expensive fossil fuels: experts
The draft renewable energy policy published early this month offers limited scope for renewable energy expansion and is deviated far from the goal of ensuring energy security by reducing fossil fuel dependence, said energy experts.
Power to be disconnected if AC runs below 25C: adviser
Power, energy and mineral resources adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Monday urged the country鈥檚 people to run their air conditioners at 25 degrees Celsius or above during the upcoming month of Ramadan and summer season.
Govt should overhaul power, energy sector policies
THE misuse of three special energy funds 鈥� set up with money set aside from gas and electricity sales every month to reduce power and energy sector expenses by investing in least cost power production, natural gas exploration and production and energy efficiency 鈥� tells how the Awami League government, toppled in a mass uprising in August 2024, breached laws...
SPECIAL ENERGY FUNDS:聽Most of Tk聽53,000cr misused by AL govt
Most of the special energy funds worth Tk聽53,000 crore was misused by the Sheikh Hasina government, ousted in August past year amid a mass uprising, through breaching policies and guidelines during its 15 years of authoritarian regime.
Dinajpur school gets power support from EDOTCO
EDOTCO Bangladesh, under its 鈥楾ower to Power鈥� corporate social responsibilities, has expanded its renewable energy support by equipping St Francis High School in Dinajpur with 2.2KW electricity sourced from solar panels integrated into its telecom tower, said a press release...
Workshop on IAEA鈥檚 water availability enhancement held at BAEC
The Isotope hydrology division of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission has recently organised a two-day national consultation workshop titled International Atomic Energy Agency Water Availability Enhancement at the BAEC of Agargaon in Dhaka...
Two more RMG units get LEED certification
Two more readymade garment factory units in Bangladesh have gained the United States Green Building Council鈥檚 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certificates, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association...
Bangladesh鈥檚 reliance on Gulf nations under threat
OVER 10 million Bangladeshi migrant workers send home an estimated $22 billion in remittances annually, making it the country鈥檚 second-largest source of foreign exchange after garment exports. More than 60 per cent of this originates from the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait leading the way. At the same time...
Interim govt鈥檚 energy policy echoes AL-era essence
THE interim government appears to be missing out on the chance to walk away from the power and energy policy that the previous Awami League government had continued since 2009 to offer predatory profits to independent and rental power producers. An absence of effective initiatives on part of the interim government, which has been in office for about...
Banglalink elevates efficiency with PI Works
Banglalink has adopted PI Works鈥� predictive energy saving (PES) module integrated with self-organising networks (SON) capabilities to integrate artificial intelligence/machine learning into its engineering processes, said a press release...
ENERGY SECTOR: Govt moves termed AL鈥檚 carbon copy
Some of the steps taken in the power and energy sector by the interim government are carbon copies of the actions of the immediate past fascist Awami League regime, aimed at perpetuating the reign of the syndicate of looters and corrupt, speakers said in a seminar on Wednesday...
Time-bound strategy to contain air pollution a must
AIR quality has been steadily declining for a decade, with corrective measures being in disarray. An Energy Policy Institute study of the University of Chicago In 2023 found Bangladesh鈥檚 air to be the most polluted globally, gravely impacting citizens鈥� health and reducing life expectancy by at least 6.8 years. The Centre for Atmospheric Pollution Studies...
Shell annual profit drops
British energy giant Shell on Thursday announced a 17-per cent drop in annual net profit owing to weaker oil and gas prices as well as asset write-offs...
TI Bangladesh urges renewable energy-based national plan
Transparency International Bangladesh on Sunday urged a new national energy plan prioritising renewable energy and eliminating the influence of fossil fuel lobbies...
Govt should get out of unequal AL regime power deals early
AN ABSENCE of effective initiatives on part of the interim government, which assumed office more than five months ago, to rein in profiteers that the previous Awami League government had placed in the power and energy sector during its 15 years of authoritarian regime has rightly come to be criticised. Whilst the power plants set up by profiteers...
Power, energy sector:聽No effective steps taken to mend unequal deals
Over five months of the interim government have passed, there are still no effective initiatives to rein in power and energy sector profiteers, undermining the government鈥檚 ongoing effort to bring in economic and other reforms.
Improving air quality can save 81,282 lives: report
Bangladesh can save 81,282 untimely deaths by improving air quality as air pollution is responsible for roughly 1,02,456 deaths in the country annually, according to a report revealed on Saturday...
BSTI to formulate MEPS standards for LED lamps
National standards and regulatory body, Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution, is going to formulate minimum energy performance standards for LED lamps, focusing on the issue of electricity saving...
LPG price hiked after VAT structure change
The price of liquefied petroleum gas has been slightly raised following a change in the structure of the value-added tax by the National Board of Revenue, according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission...
Tackling fertiliser and energy bill crisis
BANGLADESH is grappling with overdue fertiliser and energy bills, driven by $800 million in unpaid dues to international suppliers and compounded by limited foreign reserves and inflation. These challenges, worsened by poor decisions of the previous government, such as costly, poorly planned projects like the Adani Power deal and the...
BPGMEA places 5 proposals
The Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association has placed five proposals to address the energy crisis...
Energy ministry order allowed United Power to make excessive profits
About four and a half months before a student-led mass uprising overthrew prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the energy ministry in an order sealed the deal on making excessive profits by the United Power, a private power generation company.
EVs and green mobility
A RECENT report by the International Energy Agency brings attention to a pressing issue in the global electric vehicle market: affordability. While EVs often prove more cost-effective over their lifetimes, thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs, the high upfront price remains a substantial barrier to widespread adoption, especially in emerging and developed markets...
Turkey keen to invest in renewable energy
Turkey has expressed keenness to invest in Bangladesh鈥檚 various sectors, including renewable energy, automobile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, information and communication technology, logistics and construction industry...