Patuakhali's Seaweed Potential Could Unlock Coastal Blue Economy
Researchers say expanding seaweed cultivation in Patuakhali's Kuakata coast could create employment, generate value-added products and contribute to climate change mitigation.
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Researchers say expanding seaweed cultivation in Patuakhali's Kuakata coast could create employment, generate value-added products and contribute to climate change mitigation.
Robi, Grameenphone and Banglalink have launched AI subscription services, opening a new revenue stream for Bangladesh's telecom operators beyond traditional voice and data.
Bangladesh government is preparing amendments to the Insurance Act 2010 and drafting a crisis-resolution framework, with Finance Minister Amir Khosru warning defaulting insurers of asset liquidation.
Bangladesh Bank has introduced a commodity hedging facility allowing banks to offer futures, swaps, options and forward contracts without case-by-case approval as Iran war drives global price volatility.
Saudi Arabia's pipeline outage threatens 4% of global oil supply, with Yanbu stocks lasting 5-7 days and Saudi production already at a three-decade low of 6.2 million bpd.
Bangladesh aims to add up to 4,000 MW of rooftop solar within one year, requiring $2B+ capital mobilisation, RESCO financing models and a national execution mechanism for delivery at scale.
Bangladesh is paying nearly $30/MMBtu for spot LNG, almost three times pre-war rates, with Vitol at $29.795 and TotalEnergies at $28.95 as Iran war disrupts supplies and Qatar deliveries suspended.
Bangladesh's tariff and trade policy reforms can no longer wait as LDC graduation approaches, with World Bank modelling showing FTAs and tariff cuts could add $4 billion to GDP, argues Dr Zaidi Sattar.
Bangladesh's gas supply to industries is set to improve as LNG supply rises to 950-1,000mmcfd and Chevron agrees to joint-venture drilling with Bapex, alongside plans for deep-sea exploration tenders.
Oil markets have entered a sustained crisis phase as Iran war widens to Yemen and Saudi pipeline disruptions, with global crude inventories down 507 million barrels since February.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru has warned defaulting insurance companies to settle claims or sell assets, citing 57% unsettled claims and announcing plans for insurance law amendments.
Bangladesh plans to add a third FSRU before 2028 and drill 300 new gas wells in two phases, with solar energy getting highest priority in diversified power generation, says Mahdi Amin.