From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
July rollout of India, US trade interim pact likely as two move to seal 'vibrant’ 1st phase: Piyush GoyalIndia and the United States are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement. The first phase of this pact is anticipated to be executed ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 1982 Ganga, Teesta water-sharing MoU with Bangladesh, says 'Bangladesh Zindabad' is its guiding principle"On this very day, May 30, 1982, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had given renewed consent for the sharing of the Ganga River with a Bang...
30 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Bangladesh sweats as Mideast fuel shortages force power cutsBangladesh is grappling with intense heat and frequent power outages. Soaring electricity demand is overwhelming limited generation capacit...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Adani Power boosts electricity supply to Bangladesh despite souring diplomatic tiesAdani Power significantly increased electricity exports to Bangladesh. This surge occurred despite diplomatic tensions between the two nati...
28 Jan, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Adani may power up Bangladesh supply to 100%Adani Power may restore its full electricity supply to Bangladesh as the country is reducing its power dues. Bangladesh's payments have dec...
11 Feb, 2025, 11.56 PM IST
Bangladesh seeks increased electricity supply from Tripura amid power shortageBangladesh has requested at least 250 MW of electricity from Tripura to combat their power shortage, a significant increase from the curren...
05 Nov, 2024, 07.39 PM IST
Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks due to fuel shortagesThe neighboring nation is struggling with power shortages since April and the rising temperatures leading to higher electricity consumption...
05 Jun, 2023, 11.05 AM IST
Interconnected power market a clear win for South Asia: ADBThe unanticipated shortages in one country's power grid can be readily solved by imports from a neighbouring grid, said ADB Director for En...
10 Dec, 2017, 11.43 PM IST
Anil Ambani led Reliance Power to invest $3 billion in setting up Bangladesh power plantReliance Power will set up a 2 million tonnes a year floating LNG import terminal as well as 3,000 megawatt power plant.
06 Jun, 2015, 01.23 PM IST
Reliance Power, Adani to invest $5 billion in Bangladesh power plants during PM Modi's tripReliance Power and Adani Group are set to sign agreements to invest nearly $5 billion to set up two power plants in Bangladesh.
06 Jun, 2015, 10.36 AM IST
India begins power transmission to BangladeshBPDB and NVVN inked a deal on February 28 last year to import 250 MW of electricity, following up on an MoU signed during Sheikh Hasina's 2...
27 Sep, 2013, 02.07 PM IST
- NTPC's JV firm for B'desh project may be registered this month
The joint venture (JV) company between Bangladesh Power Development Board and NTPC for setting up a 1,320 MW power project in the neighbour...
01 Mar, 2012, 07.31 PM IST
- NTPC signs pact with Bangladesh to set up 2 power projects
NTPC said it may join hands with Bangladesh Power Development Board to establish two thermal power projects at Chittagong and Khulna.
30 Aug, 2010, 12.53 PM IST
- Govt eyes overseas coal mines
The government has shortlisted Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Indonesia and Bangladesh for acquiring coal mines to bridge the domestic shortage, Min...
11 Dec, 2006, 12.20 PM IST