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⚡ Breaking Petrobangla reissues one tender and floats three fresh tenders for 4 spot LNG cargoes for September-October 2026 delivery at ~3.36 MMBtu each, as both FSRUs operate, with 47 spot cargoes purchased so far this year.
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⚡ Breaking Civil Aviation Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat confirms Bangladesh is buying 14 Boeing aircraft worth $3.7 billion for Biman Bangladesh Airlines under US-Bangladesh agreement, with additional Airbus and leased aircraft planned.
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⚡ Breaking Civil Aviation Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat says HSIA third terminal was merely inaugurated as a building, with machinery not integrated, requiring Tk 902 crore more to clear ADC dues and complete works to begin full operations.
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⚡ Breaking APM Terminals, subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk, begins construction of $550 million Laldia Container Terminal at Chattogram's Patenga, with 1 million TEUs annual capacity to be operational by 2030 under 30-year DBFOT model.
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Chattogram Port holds its 68th position in Lloyd's List One Hundred Ports 2026 ranking for the second year running despite 4.1% growth in container handling, as global average grew 6.3% — investments from APM Terminals, MSC and Red Sea Gateway set to reshape future capacity.
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BPDB submits Tk 25.02 billion DPP to Planning Commission for 442MW grid-connected solar plant at Rampal, replacing the planned second 1320MW coal-fired unit amid environmental concerns over Sundarbans proximity.
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Bangladesh explores AirAsia cooperation in ground handling and airport management. State Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat and BIDA Exec Chairman Chowdhury Ashik visited AirAsia HQ at KLIA T2. Tony Fernandes (Capital A CEO) hosted.
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Air Astra adds second new ATR 72-600 (72-seat turboprop) to its fleet, growing to 5 aircraft total. Arrived at HSIA Dhaka 19 Aug 2026. CEO Imran: strengthening fleet, expanding network, delivering safe reliable comfortable flying.
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Strait of Hormuz shipping slows to near standstill: 5 vessels Saturday, 0 Sunday vs 130+/day pre-war. 3 ADNOC vessels attacked. US naval blockade threat. Iran sets conditions. 20% of world oil at risk.
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Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir calls for speedy resolution of airport cargo infrastructure problems. 7 temporary and 4 permanent warehouse sites identified. EU trade boost target.
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Bangladesh gas output rises to 2,445 mmcfd (25% increase) as both FSRUs resume. LNG re-gasification at 828 mmcfd. PM Tarique promises significant easing within days. Summit FSRU resumed after 25-hour disruption.
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Bangladesh-India trade through Benapole land port suspended on August 15 for India Independence Day. Passenger movement continues normally. Trade to resume Sunday. Benapole is largest BD-India land port.