Electricity
When public servants get punished for doing their job
Punishing two officials for fulfilling their duty is deeply concerning. The report provided an accurate picture of the energy and electricity sector, which apparently goes against the views of the current regime.
Power companies’ profits fall amid dollar crisis
Profits of all power generation companies dropped in the July-March period of fiscal year 2022-23 and some of them even incurred huge losses mainly due to a huge depreciation of the value of the taka against the US dollar that ultimately increased their costs.
Who really benefits from higher electricity prices?
Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies
Coal consumption may rise in Bangladesh this year
Although the coal consumption declined in Bangladesh last year, it is expected to increase sharply this year, the International Energy Agency said yesterday.
Govt wrests control of energy pricing
Electricity and gas prices can now be adjusted without a public hearing after the cabinet yesterday amended a law, paving the way for introducing dynamic energy pricing in Bangladesh.
"People will get electricity, but have to maintain austerity"
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that people are getting electricity even though the government has imposed some austerity measures amid global crisis.
Your favourite fictional blackout companions
“Free light source plus [a] dude I can sit and ruminate with, it’s perfect.”
“20-25% electricity restored after 4hrs of outage”
About 20-25 percent electricity was restored after four hours of power outage, said a spokesperson of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh.
Govt signs deal for 55MW wind power
Bangladesh Power Development Board today (September 4, 2022) signed an agreement with a consortium to build a wind farm in Bagerhat’s Mongla that will produce 55MW electricity.
When public servants get punished for doing their job
Punishing two officials for fulfilling their duty is deeply concerning. The report provided an accurate picture of the energy and electricity sector, which apparently goes against the views of the current regime.
Power companies’ profits fall amid dollar crisis
Profits of all power generation companies dropped in the July-March period of fiscal year 2022-23 and some of them even incurred huge losses mainly due to a huge depreciation of the value of the taka against the US dollar that ultimately increased their costs.
Who really benefits from higher electricity prices?
Public money is being used to shore up PDB's losses and pay profiteering private companies
Coal consumption may rise in Bangladesh this year
Although the coal consumption declined in Bangladesh last year, it is expected to increase sharply this year, the International Energy Agency said yesterday.
Govt wrests control of energy pricing
Electricity and gas prices can now be adjusted without a public hearing after the cabinet yesterday amended a law, paving the way for introducing dynamic energy pricing in Bangladesh.
"People will get electricity, but have to maintain austerity"
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that people are getting electricity even though the government has imposed some austerity measures amid global crisis.
Your favourite fictional blackout companions
“Free light source plus [a] dude I can sit and ruminate with, it’s perfect.”
“20-25% electricity restored after 4hrs of outage”
About 20-25 percent electricity was restored after four hours of power outage, said a spokesperson of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh.
Govt signs deal for 55MW wind power
Bangladesh Power Development Board today (September 4, 2022) signed an agreement with a consortium to build a wind farm in Bagerhat’s Mongla that will produce 55MW electricity.
Save electricity to keep the lights on
Saving electricity at home helps reduce your household's need for energy, and in turn, helps reduce the demand for fossil fuels. Whether you are a homeowner, a private or social renter, a student, or you live with your parents, there are many things you can do. The best way to start saving on your electricity costs is to get smart with how you use electricity.
