Bangladesh's dock workers escalated a strike on Saturday at the country's biggest port, Chattogram, protesting plans by the interim government to lease operating licences to a foreign company.
"Foreign expert operators would increase the foreign investment and enhance the eff...The walkout, which began in small numbers in October, has now grown to around 200 workers at the port -- Bangladesh's main trade gateway and a vital hub in the global garment supply chain.
Growing LNG costs erode Bangladesh’s energy security gains
Bangladesh is turning to renewable energy to chart a more secure and sustainable energy future as mounting import costs, rising tariffs, and heavy dependence on foreign fuels expose the country’s energy sector to growing risks.
Highlights
- Renewable Energy Push: 20% by 2030, 30% by 2040
- Heavy Dependence on Imports Strains Energy Security <...
Bangladesh becomes LNG’s hottest story
- Bangladesh has become Asia’s most active spot LNG buyer as domestic gas output falls and demand rises.
- Long-term deals with Qatar and Oman cover only part of the gap, so spot imports have surged.
- Reliance on spot LNG is creating financial and energy-security risks.
Rooppur NPP receives positive safety review from IAEA
Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commended the operational readiness, professionalism, and commitment to safety of staff at Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant in Rooppur. Following a comprehensive inspection conducted by its Pre-Operational Safety Review Team (Pre-OSART) mission, the IAEA highlighted the plant’s progress toward meeting international safety standards, while also offering recommendations for further improvement.
As non-life insurers falter in claims settlement, policyholders are in distress
Non-life insurance companies in Bangladesh have not been able to settle around 68 per cent of the claims submitted in the year 2024. This has resulted in outstanding claims amounting to approximately TK26,350m ($217m) by the end of the year.
This information is based on the unaudited data made available by 46 public and private non-life insurance companies to the country’s insurance regulator, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA).
This information is based on the unaudited data made available by 46 public and private non-life insurance companies to the country’s insurance regulator, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA).
Adani resumes full power supply amid payment row
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s power generation unit has resumed full electricity supply to Bangladesh, four months after reducing output by half due to unpaid dues.
Rezaul Karim, Chairman of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), confirmed on Thursday that regular payments are now being made to Adani, and the country is receiving power as required.
