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Most of Dhaka's rooftop solar systems dead
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (965+ words) Hope of transition into clean renewable energy, now a global agendum, dims as most of the rooftop solar-power systems installed in Dhaka have gone dead, a spot survey shows. Over a decade of policy push had only 113. 67-megawatt-capacity panels installed…...
Solar energy and SMEs
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1002+ words) A recent study report on the impact of solar-based power on Bangladesh's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has captured significant attention, not only for its environmental implications but also for its strong economic cause. Prepared by the Change Initiative, the…...
Solar roadmap can slash SME costs up to 50pc
4+ week, 2+ day ago (447+ words) / TRADE & MARKET FE REPORT | March 29, 2026 00: 00: 00 Bangladesh's SMEs can achieve a 30-50 per cent reduction in operational costs through decentralised rooftop solar while securing long-term export competitiveness by meeting environmental and natural standards, said a report of Change Initiative on Saturday. On…...
Runner Automobiles ties up with China's BYD in EV push
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (411+ words) Runner Automobiles has approved a landmark supply and manufacturing agreement with China's electric vehicle giant BYD Auto Industry Company, a move widely seen as a turning point for Bangladesh's evolving automobile industry. The decision came at a meeting of the…...
Olympic turns to solar power as country strides to secure energy supply - The Financial Express | First Financial Daily of Bangladesh
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (96+ words) Olympic turns to solar power as country strides to secure energy supply'The Financial Express | First Financial Daily of Bangladesh Olympic turns to solar power as country strides to secure energy supply BABUL BARMAN | Monday, 16 March 2026 Editor: Shamsul Huq Zahid Published…...
Olympic turns to solar power as country strides to secure energy supply
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (809+ words) / STOCK & CORPORATE BABUL BARMAN | March 16, 2026 00: 00: 00 Olympic Industries has announced plans to install rooftop solar power plants at three of its factories to support manufacturing with clean energy amid global fuel supply disruptions triggered by the escalating Iran-Israel war. The branded…...
BEPZA signs US$30. 47m deal for manufacturing hydroponics tent
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (187+ words) / TRADE & COMMODITIES March 02, 2026 00: 00: 00 Green Pure Houseware (BD) Company Ltd, a China (Hong Kong)-based company, will invest US$ 30. 47 million to produce Greenhouse Hydroponics Tents-specialised portable enclosed structures designed for soilless plant cultivation-alongside EVA cabinet mats, cartons, and PE packaging films,…...
China suspends some agricultural tariffs on Canada
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (362+ words) BEIJING, Feb 27 (Reuters): China said on Friday it would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural products imposed during a trade spat between Beijing and Ottawa, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck an initial deal with Beijing during a visit…...
Prime Bank, R. S. Gold partner for EV two-wheeler benefits for 'Neera' customers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) Prime Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) with R. S. Gold Ltd to offer exclusive benefits of electric two-wheelers for its Women Banking 'Neera' customers. A formal signing ceremony marking this collaboration was recently held at the bank's corporate…...
Boom in battery storage strengthens demand outlook for beatendown lithium
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (669+ words) / TRADE & COMMODITIES January 06, 2026 00: 00: 00 BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (Reuters): A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply. The lithium market has been grappling with a…...