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When waste is not separated properly, cities bear higher collection and landfill costs, while contamination of recyclable and combustible materials reduces the potential for waste-to-energy (WtE) generation. Photo: TBS

Turning waste into power in Bangladesh: Why ambition outpaces readiness

Bangladesh's growing urban waste problem presents an opportunity to generate electricity, but waste-to-energy projects cannot succeed without better waste management, segregation and...

A high-level meeting was held between the two sides at State Guest House Padma. Photo: UNB

Saudi Arabia looks beyond manpower, eyes investment in energy, IT, fisheries

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman holds a meeting on solar power today (3 August). Photo: Courtesy

PM orders solar panels at major govt buildings tackle energy crisis

Representational Photo: Reuters

Govt approves Tk16,089cr refined fuel imports for Jul-Dec

A CNG filling station in Dhaka displays a 'No CNG Gas Available' notice as a disruption in LNG supply triggers gas shortages, forcing some stations to suspend sales today. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

BGMEA, BKMEA seek CNG to run factories amid gas crisis

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran

Leaders of the Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association speak at a press conference at Akram Tower in Dhaka's Bijoynagar on 21 July 2026. Photo: TBS

CNG filling station owners announce nationwide shutdown on 30 July over 4-point demand

Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood. File photo

Govt steps up gas exploration, drilling, offshore drive to boost production: Minister

Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ramis Şen, met with the Minister of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, at his ministry office. Photo: BSS

Turkey eyes expanded energy investment, LNG cooperation with Bangladesh

TBS Illustration

FY27 budget marks a strategic shift towards energy security

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood. Photo: UNB

Dhaka's ground cabling, smart meter projects riddled with corruption: Energy Minister

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

From crisis to capability: Rethinking Bangladesh’s energy strategy

Graphics: TBS

Govt to import another 5,00,000 tonnes of fuel to boost reserves