energy crisis

energy crisis

People stand near a destroyed vehicle as smoke rises after a reported strike on Shahran fuel tanks, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Governments scramble to limit fallout of Iran war as oil prices surge

In a sign of mounting governmental concern over supply disruptions, the Group of Seven finance ministers will discuss the possibility of a joint release of emergency oil reserves in a meeting on...

A pumpjack operates at the Vermilion Energy site in Trigueres, France, June 14, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo

Governments' actions in response to oil price surge and the escalating Middle East conflict

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright pumps gas at a gas station in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, February 27, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Sheila Dang/File Photo

Iran conflict's impact on energy temporary and a 'small price,' : US energy secretary

Showkat Aziz Russell, Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury Parvez, Razeeb Haider. Photos: Collected

Business leaders decry 'economic assassination' amid crippling gas crisis

Representational image. Photo: TBS

20MW Muktagachha solar plant set for June production

A driver checks the line as he waits for gasoline in Havana, Cuba, December 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Cuba runs short on fuel at pump as energy crisis festers

A view of Dhaka city. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Are we thinking of energy retrofitting to make buildings in Bangladesh more efficient?

CPD Research Director Khondaker Golam Moazzem disclosed the findings of the study titled "Bangladesh Business Environment Study 2023: Findings from the Executive Opinion Survey" at a media briefing today (17 January). Photo: Jahir Rayhan/TBS

Businesses find corruption, energy crisis key concerns for coming years: CPD

File photo of containers in the Chattogram port. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Bangladeshi exporters vexed about customs, energy woes

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Dollar crisis: Power, energy sectors saddled with $5bn outstanding payment

Shafiqul Alam. Sketch: TBS

National Energy Security Day: Bangladesh must strive for energy efficiency amid energy security concerns

File Photo: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid/UNB

Next two years to be crucial for energy sector: Nasrul