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Nepal demands compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters

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In a significant diplomatic escalation, Nepal has officially launched a campaign to demand compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters, citing a catastrophic glacial flood that has killed over 1,300 people and left more than 5,000 missing.The Himalayan nation, which contributes

BD, US plan new strategic pact on civil nuclear co-op

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Bangladesh and the United States are working on a new strategic framework for cooperation in civil nuclear technology, covering nuclear power, advanced reactors, safety, regulation, research and a range of non-power applications.The proposed Strategic Civil-Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Chevron eager to work for BD's long-term energy security

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Shu Xiong joined Chevron Bangladesh as the President and Managing Director on August 1, 2026 to drive the business of country’s largest natural gas producer, supplying around 60 per cent of Bangladesh's natural gas and more than 80 per cent

Is Bangladesh addressing its gas crisis or simply deepening its fuel import?

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The government aims to ensure an uninterrupted gas supply to meet the country's existing and growing demand, which necessitates additional LNG imports. Consequently, LNG will be procured from Gunvor USA LLC on a G2G basis.G2G agreements typically take place directly

Our private sector introduced to smart waste tracking systems

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In a significant move to strengthen collaboration for sustainable urban services, SNV and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Wing of the Invest Bangladesh Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29 August 2026. This partnership aims to mainstream Small-Scale PPPs

Gas cut to power plants to worsen loadshedding

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The government has decided to reduce the allocation of gas to power plants in order to increase gas supply to the industrial sector. Previously, power plants were supplied approximately 950 million cubic feet of gas per day, but the plan

When will it start supplying electricity?

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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), is facing another setback as a critical safety valve has reportedly failed to meet required quality standards, raising fresh doubts over when the plant will begin supplying electricity to the national grid.This new setback has

BERC proposes Tk6.48 tariff for solar plants

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The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)’s Technical Evaluation Committee has recommended a generation tariff of Tk6.48 per unit for electricity produced by privately owned solar merchant power plants, along with an average distribution charge of Tk1.17 per unit.The energy regulator

Rooftop Solar Dream Fades

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A large share of household rooftop solar-power systems installed across Bangladesh are no longer functioning, raising serious questions about the sustainability of the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.A recent study found that 47

Record fuel bill deepens energy strain

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Bangladesh’s fuel import bill more than doubled to a record $10.63 billion in the 2025-26 fiscal year, deepening pressure on the country’s energy security as declining domestic gas production forces greater reliance on costly LNG imports.According to Bangladesh Bank data,