Iran war forces cash-strapped Asian nations to buy expensive LNGPakistan and Bangladesh face high LNG costs due to Middle East conflict. This situation strains government finances and prompts rethinking ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warnsGlobal economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating c...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 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
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firmsBangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and les...
24 May, 2026, 05.52 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
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
Most of Bangladesh left without power after national grid failure"We are trying to restore the system," Hasan said, adding that utilities were currently producing around 4,500 megawatts (MW)of power, comp...
04 Oct, 2022, 09.52 PM IST
Indian Railways to deliver 200 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen to Bangladesh on SundayThe train with 10 containers departed from Tatanagar in Jharkhand on Saturday and is expected to reach Benapol in Bangladesh tomorrow. "Fir...
24 Jul, 2021, 03.04 PM IST
Petronet submits proposal to set up $1 billion LNG terminal in BangladeshThe firm has now made a formal proposal with techno-economic details including the cost to the Bangladesh government for approval.
27 Jul, 2018, 02.14 PM IST
Subsidy on LPG for poor to stay: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan"We have no plan to withdraw subsidy on LPG for domestic use. Subsidy on LPG and kerosene will continue for the poor and common people," Pr...
07 Aug, 2017, 07.34 PM IST
Talks on for gas pipeline from Chittagong to Tripura: Dharmendra Pradhan"We are laying a pipeline for transportation of diesel from Siliguri in WB to Parvatipur in Bangladesh. There is pipeline for carrying dies...
07 Aug, 2017, 02.38 PM IST
Petronet LNG plans Rs 5,000 crore terminal in BangladeshInitial response from Bangladesh, Pradhan said, has been encouraging and the company would be visiting Dhaka again this month to make a pre...
06 Jul, 2016, 04.17 PM IST
Petronet, Shell, Mitsui shortlisted for Bangladesh LNG terminalBangladesh is looking at setting up a 3.5 million tons a year LNG import facility at Matar Bari in Moheshkhali Island of Cox's Bazar distri...
28 Dec, 2014, 12.35 PM IST
- Bangladesh mulls gas import from Myanmar
Bangladesh's interim government is planning to import gas from Myanmar to meet its immediate demands.
04 Feb, 2008, 09.20 AM IST