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35 MW added to grid as Bangladesh moves towards 20pc renewable energy goal: PM
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (594+ words) Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Jatiya Sangsad that the country had made progress towards its target of generating 20 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with 35 megawatt added to the national grid. The 35 MW electricity has been…...
New Age | 35 MW added to grid as Bangladesh moves closer to 20pc renewable energy goal, says PM
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (562+ words) Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Jatiya Sangsad that the country has made initial progress towards its target of generating 20 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with 35 megawatts already added to the national grid through the rooftop…...
Bangladesh targets 20 per cent renewable energy as 35 MW joins grid, says PM
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (562+ words) Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Jatiya Sangsad that the country has made initial progress towards its target of generating 20 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with 35 megawatts already added to the national grid through the rooftop…...
German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (684+ words) Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in. Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble due to growing Chinese competition, weak demand and a choppy transition…...
Akij Venture Group launches two EVs
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (193+ words) Akij Renewable Energy and Automobiles Limited, the automotive division of Akij Venture Group, launched two innovative electric vehicles " the BAW M8 and BAW E7 Pro " at a flagship event titled Akij Venture Eid Fest 2026 taking place from June 4 to 6. Monowara Begum, mother…...
Bangladesh hikes retail power tariff prices by Tk 1. 52 per k Wh
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (181+ words) The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission on Wednesday increased the retail power tariff by Tk 1. 52 per kilowatt-hour. The new retail power tariff, which takes effect from the current month, stands at Tk 10. 63 per k Wh, up from Tk 9. 11 per k Wh....
New Age | Energy crunch fuels car pool growth
1+ week, 3+ day ago (602+ words) Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a surge in new users seeking cheaper ways to travel. The world's largest carpooling platform Bla Bla Car said…...
New Age | Musk defends AI ambitions as IPO reveals trouble
1+ week, 3+ day ago (530+ words) Elon Musk insists that his artificial intelligence venture x AI remains a serious competitor, pushing back against mounting doubts after revelations that the supercomputing facilities built to power his own AI models are being rented out to a rival. "Whether…...
New Age | Bangladesh moves toward self-reliant energy system, says PM
2+ week, 3+ day ago (457+ words) Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said Bangladesh is steadily moving toward clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system. He said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the "Renewable Solar Power On-Grid Rooftop" initiative at the…...
Yadea launches EV model GT25
3+ week, 3+ day ago (162+ words) Yadea on Sunday launched its new electric vehicle model GT25 at its flagship showroom at Tejgaon in the capital, said a press release. The event was attended by Yadea Principal Team, chief business officer and the national sales manager. Built with…...