Cronyism dominated power sector under Awami League
Bangladesh’s power sector was long dominated by political influence, muscle power, and artificial crises designed to benefit a handful of companies during the deposed Awami League regime, said KM Rezaul Hasanat David, president of the Bangladesh Independent Power Producers’ Association (BIPPA).
18 October 2025, 18:47 PM
Private firms can now sell renewable power directly to customers
New policy removes state-run Power Development Board (PDB) as the sole buyer and seller from the process
13 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Gas supply declining despite higher LNG imports
The country’s overall gas supply dropped further last fiscal year, despite higher LNG imports, due to a continued decline in domestic production.
10 October 2025, 18:26 PM
Most fertiliser plants starved of gas
The govt needs to import as much as 50 percent of the country's annual urea demand
6 October 2025, 18:10 PM
World Tourism Day: Tourism potential remains untapped
Despite its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and vibrant biodiversity, Bangladesh’s potential as a tourist destination remains underutilised, for which tour operators blame poor branding and inadequate infrastructure.
26 September 2025, 20:16 PM
Costs of 2 new metro lines set to soar
Taka devaluation puts strain on projects; govt in talks with Japan to adjust terms to keep them affordable
19 September 2025, 18:27 PM
Shibir’s quiet groundwork pays off
Patience, discipline, and long-term planning turned the tide for Islami Chhatra Shibir, delivering a Ducsu triumph once considered a pipe dream for the student front of Jamaat-e-Islami.
10 September 2025, 22:16 PM
Hopes run high as DU goes to vote today
The much-anticipated Ducsu and hall union elections are set to be held today after a six-year pause, bringing renewed hope for campus democracy.
8 September 2025, 18:05 PM
DUCSU polls: Tight battle among panels, independents
The upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union polls on September 9 are set to be highly competitive, with nearly 10 panels in the race. Students think no single panel is likely to secure a sweeping victory.
5 September 2025, 18:54 PM
Manifestos expose issues unresolved at DU for years
The manifestos of the panels contesting the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union elections lay bare how the university is still mired in long-unresolved problems even after more than a century of its founding.
3 September 2025, 18:28 PM
Govt to drop wilful defaulter tag
Amendments to Bank Company Act also propose smaller boards, reducing family control
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt’s ambitious rooftop solar target hard to meet: IEEFA
New rooftop solar programme is ambitious but faces hurdles, IEEFA warns
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt moves to clear Rooppur dues to Russia after US waiver
Central bank seeks nod from Washington after Russia's reply
16 August 2025, 19:37 PM
Govt to cut power subsidies under 3yr IMF-backed plan
The government is drawing up a three-year roadmap to gradually cut subsidies in the power and gas sectors, aiming to ease the growing fiscal pressure.
18 July 2025, 18:29 PM
$1b a year needed to hit 2030 green energy goal
Bangladesh needs to expand its renewable energy capacity by 21 percent annually to meet its latest green energy target by 2030, requiring nearly $1 billion in yearly investment, according to a study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
25 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt to scale back foreign loan reliance
The government plans to scale back its dependence on foreign loans as it seeks to mitigate threats to external debt sustainability.
20 June 2025, 18:01 PM
Govt unveils new renewable energy policy
The government has updated the Renewable Energy Policy after 17 years, aiming to produce at least 20 percent of the national power demand from green sources by 2030.
19 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt unveils new renewable energy policy
Target set to meet 20% of power demand from green sources by 2030
19 June 2025, 14:11 PM
Rooppur loan utilisation to get 3-yr extension
The loan utilisation period for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is set to be extended by three years, as about $3.38 billion of the Russian credit remains unspent after the original deadline expired in December 2024.
18 June 2025, 18:39 PM
Outstanding debt up 3% in first half of FY25
Bangladesh's total debt reached Tk 1,944,171 crore by December 2024, increasing debt servicing pressure
16 June 2025, 18:00 PM