Pathways to green energy
BANGLADESH stands at the forefront of the global fight against climate change. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, it faces rising sea levels, increasing...
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BYD Bangladesh to train local drivers on NEVs
BYD has launched a training campaign in Dhaka for local drivers to equip them with knowledge and training required for driving new energy vehicles or NEVs, said a press release...
Iran confirms increase in IAEA nuclear inspections
Iran confirmed Saturday that it has allowed watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to increase the number of inspections it carries out into Tehran鈥檚 nuclear programme, state media reported.
IEPMP not economically viable: confce
The Integrated Power Master Plan is economically non-viable, speakers said at an energy conference on Wednesday...
Oil supply to rise in 2025 despite OPEC cuts: IEA
Oil supply is set to outpace global demand next year even as OPEC+ members extended cuts in efforts to prop up prices, the International Energy Agency said Thursday...
Law and order, monetary policy, energy supply key concerns: DCCI president
The country鈥檚 businesses are currently facing three major challenges: law and order and security concerns, contractionary monetary policy and associated economic trends, and energy supply disruptions, said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
AL crony keeps raking in abnormal profit
One of the Awami League cronies, who made it to the recently published White Paper on economy for raking in abnormal profit, continues to do so with its business monopoly as a commercial independent power producer, while paying less for years for the gas it uses in its plants.
US clean energy, defence to be impacted by China export curbs
China鈥檚 retaliatory export controls could take a toll on the growing US clean energy sector and its defence industry, analysts say, as a trade tussle escalates between the world鈥檚 two biggest economies...
A welcome step towards renewable energy
The government offering entrepreneurs land and interconnection to the national grid for a rapid expansion of solar energy is welcome. The Power Development Board is also scheduled to, as the energy adviser announced on December 7, begin open calls for 40 renewable energy projects, mostly for solar power. The Awami League government...
Govt offers land, interconnection for rapid solar expansion
The interim government has come up with a lucrative package for the expansion of solar energy, offering land and interconnection to the national grid, said energy adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan.
Four reforms in power sector can save Tk聽138b annually
Bangladesh can reduce its subsidy burden by Tk聽138 billion by making four power sector reforms, said a report released on Wednesday by the US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis...
HC questions energy master plan鈥檚 alignment with climate goals
The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why the Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) should not be reviewed to align with Bangladesh鈥檚 climate goals...
Summit鈥檚 FSRU remained offline in 6 out of first 9 months聽
One of Bangladesh鈥檚 two floating storage and regasification units remained offline in six of the first nine months of this year, said a report released on Monday by the US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
Energy projects under AL should be carefully examined
THE committee to investigate economic corruption under the deposed Awami League government in its report submitted to the interim government on December 1 termed the energy sector as a 鈥榗onduit of corruption鈥�. The findings of the committee confirm the observation of economists, energy experts, and anti-corruption watchdogs, who have all along urged the government to reform the energy sector and...
Energy sector destroyed to benefit AL cronies聽
The immediate-past Awami League government manipulated the power and energy sector by all means possible to benefit its cronies, opening windows for them to pocket public money and...
Seminar on physics education held in Dhaka
The inaugural session of the seminar titled Physics Education in the Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels, organised by the Bangladesh Physical Society, was held at the Atomic Energy Centre in Dhaka on Saturday...
3-day Bangladesh energy prosperity conference to begin Dec 11
A three-day conference titled Bangladesh Energy Prosperity 2050 will begin on December 11.
Business leaders urge action聽
Business leaders have urged the government to take immediate steps to improve the law and order situation, and ensure energy supply to address their challenges in operating business activities.
Energy indemnity law repealed
The government has promulgated an ordinance repealing the controversial energy law called 鈥楺uick enhancement of electricity and energy supply act, 2010鈥�.
Merchant power policy on cards
The government is formulating a merchant power policy to unburden its power and energy sector liabilities...
TotalEnergies halts new investment in India鈥檚 Adani
French energy giant TotalEnergies said Monday it was halting new investment linked to Indian conglomerate Adani, after the indictment of its billionaire founder on US bribery charges, an announcement which saw Adani Green shares lose 7.9 per cent on the Indian stock market...
Energy sector contracts will be free from political influence: adviser
Energy adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan has assured that contracts in the power and energy sectors will now be awarded based on merit and efficiency rather than political connections, a shift he believes will foster competition and drive economic growth...
UK annual inflation jumps on higher energy bills
Britain鈥檚 annual inflation rate jumped more than expected in October to back above the Bank of England鈥檚 target as households and businesses faced higher energy bills, official data showed Wednesday...
Western powers move to censure Iran at UN nuclear meet
European powers and the United States have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, as Tehran warned of a 鈥榩roportionate鈥� response if it passes...
South Asia needs $625b to reach RE target by 2030
South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, need $625b to fulfill their targets of renewable energy capacity by 2030...
Mobile users call for public hearing on Ngso satellite draft rules
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumer Association on Sunday called for a public hearing on recently drafted non-geostationary orbit satellite services operator licensing guideline...
HC strikes down indemnity in fast-track energy procurement
The High Court on Thursday invalidated two core provisions of the Speedy Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, dismantling the special procurement and indemnity clauses that allowed the government to bypass standard protocols in energy projects...
Renewable energy firms to enjoy tax holiday from 2025
Renewable energy producing companies are going to enjoy tax holiday facilities from next year...
Power cuts, austerity reveal energy crisis
Intermittent power outages despite substantial drop in the electricity demand together with the new austerity instruction issued on Monday underscore the country鈥檚 declining energy capacity...
Indian solar panel maker dazzles in market debut
India鈥檚 top solar module producer Waaree Energies shone on its market debut Monday after raising $514 million, as traders bet on increased global demand for clean energy components...