Electricity

Electricity

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku delivers his inaugural speech at the Second Renewable Energy Fest 2026 at BUET on 27 October. Photo: Courtesy

Govt targets 30% electricity generation from renewables by 2030: Minister

Govt announces duty exemptions on solar equipment and incentives for rooftop solar as it seeks to expand renewable energy and address the energy crisis.

If a nation’s electricity is unreliable or structurally uncompetitive, its digital economy starts with a disadvantage. Photo: TBS

Nepal resumes power exports to Bangladesh after flood disruption

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FDRs, stable forex lift Desco to profit

A darkened street during a nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka caused by a national grid failure. Officials suspect the grid breakdown occurred after solar power generation exceeded daytime consumption, prompting authorities to request rooftop solar owners to temporarily disconnect their systems to assist restoration efforts. Photo: Collected

Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout

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Govt to stop buying power at rates above average tariff

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Ecnec approves 442MW solar power plant with battery storage in Rampal

Rampal coal-fired power plant in Bagerhat. Photo: Collected

Rampal power plant generates 1,234.2 MW at peak hour

Representational image. Photo: AI

Bangladesh can cut energy import risks through electrification: IEA

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Private sector to add 918MW of solar power to national grid by 2028

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India begins exporting up to 654MW to flood-ravaged Nepal

Solar power replacing diesel in irrigation. Photo: Collected

Diesel-powered irrigation pumps to be replaced with solar system within 5 yrs: PM

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi speaking to journalists after paying tribute to the grave of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia this morning (9 September). Photo: TBS

Those who abuse women physically, mentally are complete cowards: Rizvi

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Govt to tap idle khas land for large solar plants; eyes 460MW in Rampal, 70MW in Matarbari