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Energy
EnergyPositive use of nuclear power to brighten Bangladesh’s image: Momen
Bangladesh is always against nuclear weapons and prime minister Sheikh Hasina is vocal on it in the global arena as the pioneer of peace, said foreign minister Abdul Momen
Bangladesh scraps two more LNG import tenders over high prices
Bangladesh is cancelling two more tenders to import liquefied natural gas in December, citing offers to supply the shipments were too high, said two energy officials with the direct knowledge of the ...
Coal-fired power plants
Environment-friendly energy production must be promoted
Despite the global trend to move away from coal-fired power plants, Bangladesh has been noticeably dependent on the use of coal in power production. It must move away from this and opt for more ...
Coal-fired power plants: 5 to be kept, 16 may be cancelled
The power division will shortly submit a proposal to the prime minister, recommending the cancellation of coal-fired power plants, citing three reasons.
Bangladesh to increase spot LNG imports to meet rising demand
Bangladesh is expected to double its imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market starting in December as demand rises and to capitalise on low prices of the super-chilled fuel
Energy experts emphasise renewable energy to meet electricity needs
Energy experts at a webinar on power system master plan advised the government to lay more emphasis on the development of renewable energy and revise the current master plan in an integrated manner ...
'Ghost electricity bills'
DPDC 'corrupt' MD Dewan awarded for 'integrity'
Managing director of Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC), Bikash Dewan, has won an integrity award in recognition of his dedication and efficiency in carrying out duties.
Erdogan announces biggest Turkish gas find in Black Sea
If the gas can be commercially extracted, the discovery could transform Turkey's dependence on Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan for energy imports. Erdogan said his country was determined ultimately to ...
Interview
Govt's energy policy is suicidal: M Shamsul Alam
The main obstacle to the development of the country’s power sector is weak planning and policies, says energy expert M Shamsul Alam
'New energy regulatory bill won’t protect consumers’ right'
Tamim also said this is not acceptable and the law should not allow regulator more than twice a year to raise tariff
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