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Bangladesh could save nearly $3 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import costs over 25 years by developing 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Bangladesh could save nearly $3 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import costs over 25 years by developing 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Bangladesh has drafted a renewed effort to attract international investment into its energy sector, unveiling plans to expand gas exploration, build new infrastructure and increase refining capacity as the country seeks to secure its long-term energy supply.

A fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict has forced Bangladesh to impose up to 300MW of electricity load-shedding during daytime hours, a senior power official said.

The government is stepping up efforts to achieve greater self-reliance in the energy sector as Bangladesh’s natural gas demand is projected to reach around 4,500 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) within the next five years.

Two units at Ashuganj Power Station in Brahmanbaria shut down today (March 13, 2026) due to a technical fault in the national grid line, reducing power supply to the grid by about 570 MW.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has announced that the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will be able to supply 1,200 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid by the end of this year.

South Asian economies including Bangladesh could face mounting economic and energy security risks as they expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a new report has warned.

Bangladesh has formally requested the United States to grant a temporary waiver that would allow the country to purchase Russian oil. Dhaka says the measure is necessary to safeguard its energy supplies and support the national economy.

The government still has policy options to cushion domestic fuel prices despite the recent surge in global oil markets triggered by tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said on Tuesday.

Dhaka South City Corporation has reduced fuel allocation for vehicles used by its officials by 30% and by 20% for waste management vehicles as part of new energy-saving measures.

Bangladesh has purchased two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the volatile spot market at sharply higher prices to keep domestic gas supply at a tolerable level after an initial tender failed to attract bidders amid extreme global market uncertainty.

The Petrol Pump Owners Association has warned that the country's fuel distribution system has "completely collapsed," citing an unprecedented surge in demand and supply constraints faced by dealers.

Both sides discussed opportunities for enhanced collaboration in ensuring stable energy supply chains and promoting sustainable energy development in the face of global market volatility