Tag: electricity
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CCGP approves import of 40 MW hydropower from Nepal
Explaining the process, Mahmudul Hussain said, “This power will be sent to Bangladesh through the Indian grid.” He said BPDB has launched a five-year project costing Tk 6.5 billion to facilitate this power import. Mahmudul Hossain said following the Agriculture Ministry's proposal, Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC) will purchase 25,000 metric tons of TSP fertilizer…
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National Budget 2024-25: Finance Minister to unveil 7.97 trillion taka plan amid economic challenges
Though the government is trying to reassure people, no one is believing it because the base has become weak. Apart from this, there is also pressure to fulfill various conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This multidimensional pressure has also affected the upcoming national budget. The growth rate which was more than 10 percent…
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After Eid-ul-Azha, government offices will open from 9 am to 5 pm
Cabinet Secretary Mahbubur Rahman said the decision was taken at a cabinet meeting on Monday. The general office timings in the country were from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. But the government reduced the timing by one hour to “save electricity and energy” and fixed it from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from November 15,…
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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Production delayed due to Corona virus and Russia-Ukraine war
Power generation from the second unit was to start in December this year. But it has been postponed till 2025. That means the production of both the units has been postponed. Rooppur Atomic Power Plant officials said fueling into the reactor will begin next December and will continue for a few days. The trial of…
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What will be the situation of power cut this summer?
What will be the situation of power cut this summer?
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King of Bhutan will visit Dhaka, 3 MoUs expected to be signed
Hasan said Bangladesh will build a burn unit in Thimphu as a goodwill gesture which also showcases the country's capability. The Foreign Minister also gave information about the visit of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk. Bhutan was the first country to recognize newly independent Bangladesh on 6 December 1971 when the third King of…
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Bangladesh seeks China's help in $30 billion investment for power and energy sector
The state minister and the Chinese ambassador also discussed the China-funded projects, setting up a lithium battery factory, and semiconductor factory, electric vehicle, battery storage system, smart meter, solar power projects, wind power projects, generating power from wastes, and exploration of gas. Welcoming Yao Wen, Nasrul Hamid stated that China is a tested friend of…
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Government increased gas tariff for power generation. impact on energy prices
Before increasing the electricity prices, the government has increased the prices of gas used in electricity generation. The new price of Rs 14.75 per unit will be implemented from next February for all government and private power generation plants. Earlier the price was 14 taka.
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Minister of State Nasrul Hamid addressed the issues of power station idling and load shedding
At that time, Mujabul Haq stood up and appeared to disagree with the Minister of State, but his speech could not be heard because the mike was switched off. Then Nasrul Hamid said that there might have been a fault in the transformer or transmission line in Mujibul Haq's union and it might have taken…
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Power crisis looms: Uncertainty over summer loadshedding due to fuel shortage
Like last year, this year too there is uncertainty regarding fuel supply. Involves the use of gas in producing electricity at low cost. The demand for gas in the power sector is about 2.32 billion sft. Last year the maximum supply of gas was 1.30 billion cft. The current supply is 850 million cft. The…
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Power outage in Jhalkhati district: 29 hours of crisis due to breaking of National Grid cable in Cyclone Midhili
There is power outage in Jhalakhati district for 29 hours due to breaking of electric poles and breaking of cables due to Cyclone Midhili formed in the Bay of Bengal. People are facing water and electricity crisis in the district. Due to lack of electricity, water supply has come to a standstill in the district…
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No possibility of cross border power trade between Dhaka and Kathmandu before November
After the meeting at the Nepalese Embassy in Dhaka, Saud had told UNB that he hoped all the issues would be resolved during the Nepalese Prime Minister’s visit to India – to facilitate export of electricity by Nepal to Bangladesh. According to a report in Kathmandu Post, during the Nepalese Prime Minister’s visit to India…
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No talks can be held ignoring the Constitution or law: Minister
The assessment team, which includes representatives from the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), made the call via a publication from Washington on Saturday. He visited Bangladesh from 8 to 11 October and held meetings with various stakeholders including the Prime Minister, Chief Election Commissioner, leaders of political parties and members…
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If they talk too much I will stop everything: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticized individuals who criticize her government and the handling of foreign exchange reserves and warned that if they talk too much she will stop everything and see the consequences. She said, “If you talk too much, I will stop everything. If I return to power after the elections, I will…
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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Nuclear fuel handing over ceremony today
According to the information of the World Nuclear Association, the countries using nuclear energy are – America, China, France, Russia, South Korea, Canada, Ukraine, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, UK, India, Czech Republic, Finland. , Switzerland, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Hungary, Slovakia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Romania, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Slovenia, Netherlands, Iran and Armenia.…