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BD weighs costly oil reroute as Hormuz crisis disrupts supply

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Bangladesh is facing a pressing energy challenge as tensions in the Middle East disrupt key oil supply routes, forcing the country to explore alternative pathways to secure its crude imports.Around 100,000 tonnes of crude oil destined for Bangladesh remain stranded

Fuel shortages force daytime power cuts across country

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Electricity shortages are affecting Bangladesh, with daytime load-shedding in rural areas reaching around 700 MW, not including peak evening and night demand. Authorities warned that additional outages may occur due to technical faults and ongoing fuel constraints.We have received only

13th JS session starts today with a new journey for democracy

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The Thirteenth National Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) is scheduled to convene at 11 am today, following a long political struggle to establish citizens' voting rights and uphold Bangladesh's democratic aspirations. The session comes amid heightened political tensions, particularly over the July

BD becoming increasingly 'unlivable' for global heat: Study

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Bangladesh is emerging as one of the countries most severely affected by intensifying global heat-a combination of rising temperatures, high humidity and dense population makes the country particularly vulnerable to heat stress as the climate warms, which scientists describe as

Govt urges calm despite limited fuel stock

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Bangladesh currently has around 15 days of diesel reserves and varying levels of stock for other fuels, authorities said on Friday, as the government closely monitors potential disruptions to energy supply caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Power,

Middle East tensions highlight LNG supply risks for BD

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The ongoing Middle East crisis and its impact on LNG markets illustrates how geopolitical tensions can rapidly destabilize global energy flows, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime corridors, Bloomberg reported.While Bangladesh currently faces

A fresh move in BD-US relations under BNP govt

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As Bangladesh's new government led by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman begins charting its foreign policy course, a high-level visit from Washington is set to assess the direction of Dhaka-US relations. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia

Plastic burning main culprit behind Dhaka's toxic air, study finds

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Burning plastic, polythene and paper for warmth in winter spreads micro plastic, makes Dhaka's air toxic, causes various lungs-related diseases, blood pressure and other ailments where medicine does not work, study said.A total of 2.40 billion tonnes of household waste

Dhaka delays USTR talks after US SC strikes down Trump tariffs

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Bangladesh is set to delay talks with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) after the US Supreme Court struck down a large swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday.The government will hold talks with the United States Trade Representative

Tuku takes charge amid mounting crisis

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The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has embarked on a challenging new chapter under the leadership of Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, who assumes office at a time when Bangladesh's energy sector is grappling with deep-rooted financial, operational and