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● Fire breaks out in six-storey building in Dhaka ● Dream shattered as BD crash out of SAFF Championship ● PM to attend SAFF final if BD qualify: Aminul ● 17 killed in Turkey steel plant blast, workers demand justice ● Make Polluters Pay: Close the climate finance gap now ● PM pushes for faster, more effective drive to clean up Dhaka ● BGB to strengthen security along the Kalmakanda border

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BD eyes up to 90,000T US LPG imports monthly

Shahnaj Begum

Bangladesh is planning to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States under a proposed state-to-state arrangement, with initial imports expected to reach 45,000 tonnes per month and potentially double in the future, according to officials.To advance discussions on

Possible El Nino raises fears of more heat, drought in BD

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A developing El Nino weather pattern could intensify heatwaves, drought and extreme weather across Bangladesh and South Asia, prompting warnings from climate experts and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) about the need for urgent preparedness measures.The WMO said on Tuesday

Up to 11pc power tariff hike likely from today amid protest

Shahnaj Begum

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is set to announce an increase in electricity prices both wholesale and retail levels this week, however, the new electricity tariffs may come into effect from June 1.Electricity consumers may face an 8 to

Petrobangla floats int'l tender for 26 offshore blocks after 17yrs

Shahnaj Begum

In a major push to strengthen the country's long-term energy security, state-owned Petrobangla is set to offer 26 offshore blocks to international oil companies (IOCs) for hydrocarbon exploration in Bangladesh's exclusive economic zone on Sunday.The bidding round includes 11 shallow

BD to invite bids from global energy giants Sunday

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Petrobangla is set to float international tenders for oil and gas exploration in 26 offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal next week, unveiling a significantly revised production sharing contract (PSC) aimed at attracting major global energy companies amid growing

Solar systems, policy reforms vital for 5,000MW goal

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A homegrown study has identified solar home systems, solar-powered irrigation pumps and net metering in the garment sector as key drivers for achieving Bangladesh's target of generating 5,000 megawatts of electricity from solar energy within the next five years.The study

BPDB seeks shift from captive to grid power

Shahnaj Begum

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has recommended reducing gas supply to captive and commercial power plants, arguing that supplying gas to captive power generation amounts to a major waste of scarce fuel resources.BPDB said gas-fired combined cycle power plants

India eyes new phase of ties with BD

Shahnaj Begum back from India

Following the regime change in West Bengal, the issue of repatriation of 'illegal Bangladeshis' has got a new momentum in Indian mainstream media as the newly elected Chief Minister of West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari has started commenting on Bangladesh's issues

India seeks to reset ties with BD

Shahnaj Begum from Delhi, India

India is seeking a pragmatic, constructive and responsible reset in its relationship with Bangladesh, focusing on rebuilding trust, reviving long-pending institutional mechanisms, and strengthening people-centred engagement. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday told the visiting journalists from Bangladesh.Misri said

Economic co-op backbone of BD-India ties: Businesses

Shahnaj Begum from New Delhi, India

Indian business leaders have identified three major barriers to doing business in Bangladesh, which they termed as the main obstacles to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).Frequent policy shifting is the number one issue in Bangladesh. Then came the sovereign guaranteed