Tag: Energy Crisis

30 news articles tagged with "Energy Crisis"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

Bangladesh Macroeconomic Stability Returns Under BNP Government But Recovery Yet to Gain Pace

TBS review: BNP govt 6 months — macro stability restored (reserves $37.24b, remittances +21.6%, current account surplus) but real economy struggles: inflation, weak exports, banking NPLs, energy shortages.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

Bangladesh Six Months of BNP Govt: Dollar and Reserves Relief But Investment Sluggish

PA: 6 months of BNP govt — dollar and reserves relief achieved, but investment sluggish, inflation 4 of 6 months above 9%, Tk 880bn FY26 revenue shortfall, energy crisis disrupting production. FM Khosru: 2-year recovery timeline.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 08, 2026

Chattogram Chamber Seeks 90-Day Moratorium on Gas, Power Bills and Loan Instalments

CCCI President Mohammad Amirul Haque urges 90-day penalty-free grace period for utility bills and 3-month loan instalment suspension. Gas and power disruptions have severely hit garment, textile, and plastic factories.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Aug 08, 2026

Bangladesh Plans Dhaka-Chattogram High-Speed Railway: Travel Time to Under 2 Hours

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announces plans for a high-speed rail link between Dhaka and Chattogram, cutting travel time to under 2 hours. Government also plans 100,000 tonnes fuel stockpile at Matarbari and two new FSRUs.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 01, 2026

PM Tarique Rahman Pledges Dedicated Industrial FSRU and 14-Day Business Approvals

PM Tarique Rahman has pledged a dedicated FSRU for industrial gas supply, 14-day business approvals, 24/7 customs at Chattogram Port, and e-visas for investors. The announcements came at a meeting with business leaders targeting $100 billion exports by 2030.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 01, 2026

Bangladesh LNG Spot Prices Surge 34 Percent as Long-Term Suppliers Suspend Cargoes

Bangladesh's LNG struggle has deepened as long-term suppliers suspend cargoes and spot prices surge 34%. Petrobangla paid $22.35/MMBTu for spot LNG, compared to $11-12/MMBTu from contracted suppliers. Only 2 of 5 spot tender attempts succeeded.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Gas Crisis Halves Bangladesh Textile Output as BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA Seek Urgent Action

Bangladesh's textile millers report production cut nearly in half as acute gas crisis grips the industry following an LNG terminal shutdown. BGMEA, BKMEA, and BTMA leaders have met PM Tarique Rahman seeking urgent action, with the crisis expected to continue until August 8.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 29, 2026

Bangladesh Secures 13-Year LNG Import Deal with US Firm Gunvor Worth Tk 715 Billion

Bangladesh has approved a 13-year LNG import deal with US-based Gunvor USA LLC worth approximately Tk 714.95 billion. The deal will supply 78 cargoes of LNG from 2026 to 2039 under a government-to-government framework to meet the country's growing energy demand.

PM Tarique Pledges Better Energy Supply Within a Year, FSRU Decision Soon

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

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