By bno – Mumbai Office Bangladesh is set to bring its first nuclear reactor online within months, marking a long-delayed milestone as the country struggles with severe energy shortages linked to …
Former Bangladesh army general Masud Uddin Chowdhury arrested
Bangladesh`s former military general who played a key role in 2007 in installing an army-backed interim government replacing a caretaker one at the time has been arrested. “Retired Lieutenant General …
Bangladesh hikes jet fuel prices by nearly 80% amid global energy crisis
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Tuesday increased jet fuel prices by nearly 80 percent, marking the second revision this month. The move comes as the ripple effect of rising …
Is the Ice Finally Breaking in Bangladesh-India Relations?
Relations between Bangladesh and India were under severe strain for 18 months in the aftermath of the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August 2024. Mutual suspicions increased …
12 killed in Bangladesh as train hits bus at unmanned crossing
Five people died on the spot, according to a police official. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel, Iran war: Bangladesh rushes to secure $2 billion loan amid energy crisis
West Asia war: Bangladesh is seeking significant loans to bolster its energy security. The nation faces challenges due to soaring global fuel prices. Measures are being implemented to reduce fuel …
Bangladesh eyes more than $2 billion in fresh funds to mitigate fuel, LNG crisis
DHAKA, March 20 (Reuters) – Bangladesh is seeking billions in external financing to secure fuel and liquefied natural gas imports, as the new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman moves to …
Bangladesh’s energy shock: How a distant war exposed deep structural risks
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz did not create Bangladesh’s energy vulnerability – it exposed it. As fuel shortages, remittance risks and policy gaps converge, the crisis reveals how years of inac …
Bitget Wallet Launches Bank Transfer in Bangladesh, Enabling Stablecoin Payouts to bKash and Nagad
Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has expanded its Bank Transfer feature to Bangladesh via its partnership with its strategic licensee partners, enabling users to convert stablecoins into …
Bangladesh approves two spot LNG cargo purchases to address supply disruptions
DHAKA: Bangladesh has approved the purchase of two spot liquefied natural gas cargoes to address supply disruptions from the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, a Petrobangla official said.