power - October 17, 2026

Uranium Fuel for Rooppur Nuclear Plant Unit-2 En Route to Pabna under Army Escort

Three specialized lorries transporting uranium fuel destined for the second unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant are currently en route to the project site in Pabna under heavy security

Major Solar Power Initiative: 689 Megawatts to be Generated by 2030

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has undertaken various initiatives to establish different solar power projects with a total capacity of 689 megawatts across the country using its own funds

Govt Announces Special Incentive Package for Rooftop Solar Power

The government has undertaken extensive initiatives to promote renewable energy to ensure sustainable energy security. In continuation of this, a gazette notification has been issued announcing a special incentive package for

Nepal Floods Expose Vulnerability of Hydropower and Infrastructure

Nepal's catastrophic inundations have laid bare the escalating exposure of hydroelectric undertakings and alternative infrastructure within the swiftly heating Himalayan landscape, whilst officials confront the task of reconstruction devoid of

200 MW of Solar Power Added to National Grid in 6 Months of Government

As per the election manifesto of the BNP government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, about 200 MW of solar power has been added to the national grid through net

Colombia Declares National Disaster as Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Kills 132

A devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake—one of the strongest to strike Colombia in recent years—has left at least 132 people dead and over 480 injured, prompting the government to declare a

PM Urges Long-Term Energy Plan during Matarbari Power Plant Inspection

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday emphasized the imperative of optimizing existing energy infrastructure, enforcing transparency and accountability in project execution, maintaining routine upkeep, and formulating an integrated long-term strategy

PM Visits Matarbari Development Hub and Flood-Affected Areas in Chattogram

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Matarbari, located within Maheshkhali Upazila of Cox’s Bazar, via helicopter on Sunday morning to conduct an inspection of the Matarbari deep-sea port alongside multiple

Riyadh Eyes Multi-Sector Investment in Bangladesh, Moves Beyond Manpower

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed a firm desire to expand its economic partnership with Bangladesh beyond the traditional labor exchange, targeting multi-sector investment opportunities in areas including fisheries, food

New Milestone in Solar Power: / 55 MW Plant to be Built in Jamuna Bridge Area

To promote the use of renewable energy and build eco-friendly infrastructure, the Bangladesh Bridge Authority has approved the long-term lease of 120 acres of land in the Jamuna Bridge area

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