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ower-energy gets Tk. 22,520cr in new budget

Dhaka, June 5 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today unveiled the national budget proposing an allocation of Tk. 22,520 crore aiming at ensuring energy security and modernizing the distribution ... Read More


15pc VAT cut on LNG won't help consumers: Experts

Dhaka, June 3 -- The Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed's proposal to wave the 15 per cent import-stage Value Added Tax (VAT) on LNG import will not give any benefit to the consumers, it will help Petro... Read More


Power-energy gets Tk. 22,520cr in new budget

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today unveiled the national budget proposing an allocation of Tk. 22,520 crore aiming at ensuring energy security and modernizing the distribution ... Read More


Reduces Prices of Diesel, Petrol & Octane, Increased Kerosene

Dhaka, May 31 -- The government has reduced prices of diesel, petrol and octane in the local markets to be effective from June 1, 2025, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Po... Read More


IFAD Approves US$70 Million for New Climate-Resilient Agri Project in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 20 -- 20th May 2025: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has approved a new US$70 million project to support rural communities in flood-prone and drought-prone regio... Read More


Chief Adviser Calls for Regional Economic Integration and Hydro Power Collaboration with Nepal

Dhaka, May 12 -- DHAKA, May 12: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for an integrated economic strategy between Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, e... Read More


Govt to import four additional LNG cargoes at 2,800C

Dhaka, May 11 -- To address the gas crisis in factories, the government has decided to supply an additional 250 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of gas to industries. As part of this plan, four add... Read More


Petrol pump owners threaten strike on May 25

Dhaka, May 11 -- The Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council has issued a 12 day ultimatum to the government, demanding the fulfilment of a 10-point charter of demands, including se... Read More


Government cuts fuel oil prices by Tk 1 from May 1

Bangladesh, April 30 -- The interim government has reduced the prices of four types of fuel oil by Tk 1 per litre. The new rates will take effect from May 1, according to a notification issued by the... Read More


Economic, energy cooperation to be focused during CA's Doha tour: Alam

Bangladesh, April 22 -- Bangladesh will focus on strengthening economic and energy cooperation with Qatar during the visit of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in the oil-rich Middle Eastern country, ... Read More