Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Bangladesh schools to go online in energy crunchBangladesh will launch a hybrid school system with virtual and in-person classes on a pilot basis next week to help with the energy crunch ...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Iran war roils India's neighbourhood, emergency manoeuvres carried out to cushion energy blowWest Asia crisis: Pakistan is implementing strict energy-saving measures, including early closures for markets and weddings, to combat a fu...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
South Asia battles fuel crunch amid Iran war falloutSouth Asian nations are taking action to combat an energy crisis. Countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldive...
06 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Bangladesh turns off lights as Mideast war deepens energy crunchBangladesh has ordered civil servants to switch off the lights and turn down air conditioning to save power as the Mideast war worsens an e...
30 Mar, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Iran-U.S. war: Full list of countries that are enforcing stringent curbs to tackle energy crisis across worldStrait of Hormuz is a critical transit route that normally handles 15 million barrels per day of crude oil and 5 million barrels per day of...
23 Mar, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Israel, Iran war: Bangladesh rushes to secure $2 billion loan amid energy crisisWest Asia war: Bangladesh is seeking significant loans to bolster its energy security. The nation faces challenges due to soaring global fu...
21 Mar, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisisBangladesh is closing all universities early, bringing forward Eid al-Fitr holidays to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energ...
09 Mar, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Adani seeks fresh lifeline for troubled East India Power PlantAdani Power Ltd. is seeking concessions from the Indian government for its $2 billion coal-fired plant in eastern India, which is facing a ...
10 Dec, 2024, 12.06 PM IST
Adani Power says 'no indication' of Bangladesh reviewing a power agreement with coAdani Power has dismissed rumors that Bangladesh's government is reconsidering their power purchase agreement. The company highlights ongoi...
02 Dec, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
RE or EV can't solve climate change: Author Amitav Ghosh says Bangladesh like solutions neededAmitav Ghosh disputes the effectiveness of common climate change solutions such as renewable energy and electric cars, emphasizing the need...
01 Dec, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
Power play: Why Bangladesh can push India at its own perilBangladesh's political landscape has shifted as an interim government steps in following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Amid r...
02 Sep, 2024, 05.13 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
Private power firms against exporting discounted coalThey have raised objection through the Association of Power Producers, which urged the coal and power ministry to stop export of power gene...
17 May, 2018, 09.21 AM IST
- 'Electricity export to Bangladesh can't be done using domestic coal'
Last month, state-owned NTPC had won a bid to supply 300 megawatts of electricity to power-starved Bangladesh by beating Adani, PTC and Sem...
30 Mar, 2018, 02.42 PM IST
Power companies oppose NTPC's supply pact with BangladeshNVVN has signed a long-term agreement with BPDB for supply of 300 MW of electricity. The supplies are set to start soon.
30 Mar, 2018, 11.44 AM IST
Net Technologies develop power savings system for motors toolThe company plans to go global with the technology and intends to launch it in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia in the next 3-6 months.
11 Aug, 2016, 07.04 PM IST