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The State Minister Shahe Alam paying homage at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on 29 August, 2026. Photo: Collected

Govt working systematically to meet people's expectations: Shahe Alam

The state minister says local government elections will be held within the current fiscal year, while the government works to improve power and energy services.

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Bangladesh faces new charge on India electricity imports

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Five-year energy roadmap aims to cut capacity-payment burden, tackle gas crunch, and import costs

Stakeholders and policy experts unveil a case study report, “Scaling What Works: Lessons on Green Energy Transition from Bangladesh’s RMG Sector,” at a multi-stakeholder dialogue held at a city hotel on 31 March. The event, titled “Fostering Renewable Energy Transition & Decarbonisation in Bangladesh RMG: Expectations for the New Government,” was jointly organised by The Business Standard, Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, and Worker-led Climate Action Network. The research is a joint initiative of Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh and BRAC University. PHOTO: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Powering the Future: Bangladesh Must Fast-Track Renewable Energy Transition

A fuel station in Paribagh, Dhaka, has closed as it has run out of fuel on 7 March 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Fuel rationing withdrawn, consumers can now refuel as needed

Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan. File Photo: TBS

Govt expects to save Tk420cr annually with lowered tariffs in solar power plants: Fouzul Kabir

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Power and energy sector leads ADP spending, but structural risks loom large: Planning Commission report

India's IOC, BPCL said to buy 22m barrels of non-Russian crude for Sept-Oct delivery

Representational image of load shedding.Photo:Collected.

Govt plans ‘some load-shedding’ to ease subsidy pressure

Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan. File Photo: Collected

Proper terms needed for successful cross border trade: Energy adviser

Governments often rely on foreign loans. Russia’s loans covered 90% of the Rooppur Nuclear Power plant project's cost. Photo: Collected

ACC launches probe into alleged Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project graft

File photo of the High Court division building of the Supreme Court in Dhaka. Photo: Collected

HC asks why Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan should not be reconsidered

Adani might face pressure from Bangladesh to reduce power price following US indictment: Ijaj Hossain