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Economy

Why has load shedding increased so much, and why is it more severe in rural areas?

Why has load shedding increased so much, and why is it worse in rural areas?   As the heat intensifies,

Load Shedding Still Signals Rural Areas, Making Power Inequality Permanent

Bangladesh’s power generation capacity is officially above 18,500 megawatts, yet peak demand has so far reached around 16,350 megawatts. During

Fuel Prices Rise Starting Today: See Which Oils Cost More

The Energy and Mineral Resources Division says diesel demand in April is around 400,000 tonnes. Current diesel stocks stand at

Is the economy heading toward a deep crisis?

Is the Economy Heading Toward a Deep Crisis? The country’s economy is currently under pressure from multiple directions. Inflation remains

The government is urgently seeking a loan of $3 billion.

Foreign reserves have declined to around $29 billion (2,900 crore dollars). This figure is calculated using the IMF-recommended methodology known

Fuel Demand Surge Remains Uncontrolled in Bangladesh

Despite increased supply, Bangladesh is struggling to manage the rising demand for fuel, particularly octane. Long queues have become a

A Single Night, One Fuel Station, Hundreds Left Waiting Without Sleep

Supply vs Panic   Masud Kabir, an assistant sales supervisor at the pump, said their fuel supply has dropped significantly.

Fuel Imports into the Country During One Month of War

Fuel Imports and Supply Situation One Month After Middle East Conflict One month has passed since the conflict in the

12kg LPG Price Jumps by 387 Taka

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the private sector has increased at the consumer level in April by

Cost and Locations for Converting a Car to CNG or LPG

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a rise in global crude oil prices, which is now