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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-30 15:06 UTC
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Rooppur Enters Stage C of Power Generation Start-Up

Following regulatory approval, activities under Power Start-Up Stage C have officially commenced at Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. This marks a significant milestone in the commissioning of Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. On October 29, the Chairman of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) granted approval to the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited to begin Power Start-Up Stage C. According to a press r

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2026-10-30 15:06 UTCenergybangla.com
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RNPP Receives Approval to Begin Supplying Electricity to National Grid

The first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has received approval to begin the process of supplying nuclear-generated electricity to Bangladesh’s national grid for the first time, initially on a limited scale. The approval was granted by the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA). Following the approval, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant authorities are preparing to initiate the process of supplying electricity to the national grid. The first unit is expected to begin generati

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2026-10-29 13:59 UTCenergybangla.com
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Japan keen to deepen ties with Bangladesh, boost investment

Japan is keen to further strengthen its relations with Bangladesh and increase investment in the country, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa said today. He expressed the interest during a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Tokyo this afternoon, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin. Akazawa said Bangladesh had become an attractive destination for investment, expressing Japan’s interest in further developing bilateral relati

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2026-10-28 17:40 UTCenergybangla.com
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Two Investigation Committees Formed to Probe Power Grid Disruption

Two investigation committees have been formed to determine the causes of the national power grid disruption. One has been constituted by the Power Division and the other by Power Grid Bangladesh (PGCB). The Power Division has formed an investigation committee, headed by Additional Secretary K M Ali Reza, to identify the causes of the grid disruption and make recommendations. The committee has been given two weeks to submit its report. The committee will conduct a detailed review and recommend me

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2026-10-28 17:31 UTCenergybangla.com
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Bangladesh, Japan sign 6 instruments, pledge loans worth $295m 

Bangladesh and Japan have signed six bilateral cooperation instruments and pledged two yen-loan projects worth about US$295.5 million during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day official visit to Japan, expanding cooperation in maritime security, investment, agriculture, fisheries, skills development and climate change. The agreements and pledges form part of the outcomes of the prime minister’s visit from October 26 to 29 at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, said De

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2026-10-28 17:25 UTCenergybangla.com
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Adani Power Q2 profit jumps 141% to Tk 9,125.12 crore on surge in power demand

India’s largest private-sector thermal power producer, Adani Power Ltd, reported a 141.5% rise in second-quarter net profit on strong demand, higher tariffs and a one-time income boost. Profit after tax for July-September, the second quarter of fiscal 2026-27, rose to Tk 9,125.12 crore (Rs 7,019.32 crore), about Tk 91.25 billion (Rs 70.19 billion), from Tk 3,778.40 crore (Rs 2,906.46 crore) a year earlier. For the first half of the year, profit after tax rose 91.4% to Tk 15,451.70 crore (Rs 11,8

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2026-10-24 10:18 UTCenergybangla.com
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Economy, energy sector expected to stabilise by government’s second year: Khosru 

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said the country’s economy, including the energy sector, is expected to stabilise by the second year of the government’s tenure, with the third year about to taking off and the fourth and fifth years bringing stronger growth. “By the end of the second year, everything should be stabilised, including the energy sector. The third year should be about to take off, and the fourth and fifth years will be the take-off period,” he said. T

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2026-10-19 18:54 UTCenergybangla.com
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Committee Formed to Review New Gas Connections for Industries

The Energy Division has formed a committee to review the provision of new gas connections to industrial establishments. The committee, headed by the chairman of Petrobangla, includes representatives of business associations. It has been asked to submit its recommendations within seven days. The committee includes a director from the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), a director from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), a repres

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2026-10-16 10:29 UTCenergybangla.com
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Nuclear Reaction Begins at First Unit of Bangladesh’s Rooppur Power Plant

A controlled nuclear chain reaction has begun for the first time at the first unit of Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking a major milestone in the commissioning of the country’s first nuclear power facility. The reaction, known as first criticality, began on Sunday afternoon, officials involved in the project confirmed. First criticality is the stage at which a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction, with neutron production sufficient to maintain continuous nucle

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2026-10-11 11:45 UTCenergybangla.com
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Electricity from Rooppur to Be Supplied to National Grid Soon: Fakir–Alexey Meeting

Trial electricity supply to the national grid from the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is expected to begin as soon as possible. Commissioning and initial start-up activities for the second unit are scheduled to begin next year. A bilateral meeting was held in Moscow, Russia, on Friday between Bangladesh’s Minister for Science and Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam, and Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation Rosatom. The information was dis

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2026-10-09 14:44 UTCenergybangla.com
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BAERA Approves Nuclear Reaction at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has approved the start of nuclear reaction at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The approval was granted on Thursday. With this, Bangladesh has moved one step closer to generating nuclear electricity for the first time. The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has authorized the initiation of a nuclear reaction, or nuclear chain reaction, at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. This marks an

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2026-10-08 13:46 UTCenergybangla.com
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442MW Solar Power Plant Being Built in Rampal

A 442-megawatt solar power plant is being constructed in Rampal of Bagerhat. An allocation of Tk 2,498.08 crore has been made for the project, which will be implemented by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). The project was approved at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) held at the Secretariat on Wednesday. Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairperson Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting. The Power Division said the plant is being developed to in

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2026-10-08 04:06 UTCenergybangla.com
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12kg LPG price rises by Tk 252

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased. The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder has jumped by Tk 252, rising from Tk 1,585 to Tk 1,837. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the new price on Sunday. The prices of LPG cylinders weighing between 5.5kg and 45kg have also been increased at the same rate. The price of LPG used in vehicles, known as autogas, has been raised from Tk 73.09 per litre to Tk 84.62 per litre. However, the price of a 12.5kg LPG cylinder supp

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2026-10-04 17:11 UTCenergybangla.com
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Bangladesh will investigate the reasons behind shortages of LPG

Bangladesh will investigate the reasons behind shortages of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in some parts of the country despite imports being made in line with demand, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud said on Saturday. The minister made the remarks at a meeting with LPG importers at the Secretariat, attended by Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir. Importers told the meeting that they were not illegally stockpiling LPG. According to the meeting, LPG imports ha

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2026-10-03 11:26 UTCenergybangla.com
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Tk 5.07 Billion Electricity Bill in Magura: General Manager Suspended; Minister Expresses Regret

A residential electricity consumer in Magura was issued an electricity bill of nearly Tk 5.07 billion for consuming only 235 units of electricity. Following the incident, Md. Mohitul Islam, General Manager (GM) of Magura Palli Bidyut Samity, was immediately suspended from his job for alleged negligence in the discharge of his official duties. Disciplinary action has also been taken against others responsible for the incident. The Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) took the action on W

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2026-09-30 14:08 UTCenergybangla.com