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Ministry Of Power, Energy And Mineral Resources
The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources ( bn, বিদ্যুৎ, জ্বালানি ও খনিজ সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয়; ''Bidyuṯ, jbālāni ō khanija sampada mantraṇālaẏa'') (abbreviated as MPEMR) or Ministry of Energy is a ministry of the Government of Bangladesh. It is mainly responsible for all policies and matters relating to electricity generation, transmission, and distribution from conventional and non-conventional energy sources including hydro electricity. It also deals with the Import, Distribution, Exploration, Extraction, Pricing, and other policy related details of the primary fuels. The MPEMR has two Divisions headed by two secretaries: * Power Division *Energy and Mineral Resources Division Senior officials Ministerial team The ministerial team at the MPEMR is headed by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, who is assigned to them to manage the ministers office and ministry. * Minister in charge — Sheikh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Seal Of Bangladesh
The Government Seal of Bangladesh ( bn, বাংলাদেশ সরকারের সীল ''Bangladesh Sarkarer Sil'') is used by the Cabinet of Bangladesh and the Government of Bangladesh on official documents. One version is used on the cover page of Bangladeshi passports. The seal features the same design elements as the first flag of Bangladesh in a circular setting. The outer white ring is shown with the caption of the official name of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Bengali: ''গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার'' with four red 5-pointed stars. In the centre is the country map on a red disc. History of the seal The seal was adopted as the National Emblem of Bangladesh by the Provisional Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh popularly known as the ''Mujibnagar Government'', which was the government in exile of Bangladesh based in Kolkata, India, during the Bangladesh Liberation War. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Grid Company Of Bangladesh
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) is a Bangladeshi public limited company listed at the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchange. __TOC__ PGCB at a Glance Corporate Office: PGCB Bhaban, Avenue-3, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Badda, Dhaka-1212. Year of Incorporation: 1996 -31820(941)/96 Status: Public Limited Company (Listed). Business: Transmission of Power. Authorized Capital: Tk. 10,000 Crore. Paid-up Capital: Tk. 712.73 Crore. Turnover (2020-2021): Tk. 2,283.85 Crore. Net Profit before tax (2020-2021): Tk. 427.99 Crore. Manpower as on 30 June, 2021: 2690 persons. Transmission Infrastructure Information Transmission Line : 400kV: 1397 Circuit km, 230kV: 4,022 Circuit km, 132kV: 8190 Circuit km, 187.57 Circuit km (Others). Substation: 400kV: 1 Nos 2x500MW HVDC Back to Back station, 400/230kV: 4 Nos 4,680 MVA, 2 Nos 1170 MVA (Others). 400/132 kV: 3 Nos 1,950 MVA. 230/132kV: 27 Nos. 15,225 MVA, 3 Nos. 7,50 MVA (Others) 230/33KV: 1 Nos. 280 MVA, 3 Nos. 910 MVA(others). 132/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Hydrocarbon Unit
The Bangladesh Hydrocarbon Unit is a government agency in the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources responsible for providing the government of Bangladesh technical recommendation on the extraction of hydrocarbon resources and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It carries out research on the gas and petroleum reserves of Bangladesh. History The Bangladesh Hydrocarbon Unit traces its origin to a project called Strengthening of the Hydrocarbon Unit in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in July 1999. The project was financed by the government of Norway. The unit signed an agreement with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for technical assistance. The project ended in December 2005. From April 2006 the government of Bangladesh started the second phrase of the project. The second phrase was financed by a Norwegian Government grant and it was administered by the Asian Development Bank The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Petroleum Institute
Bangladesh Petroleum Institute (BPI) is an autonomous national research institute that carries out research on hydrocarbon and provide technical assistance to organizations in the petroleum industry and is located in Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. History The institute was created in January 1981, it is under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Bangladesh. In 2004 Bangladesh Petroleum Institute act was passed by the parliament which made allocated more resource to skill development in the oil, gas and petroleum industry. Activities The institute was established with the objective of training workers and craftsmen engaged in Bangladesh's energy sector, conducting research on the potential for hydrocarbon acquisition, conducting advanced surveys on development, innovating technology-based information systems and subsequent operational activities, and providing technical and technological support to institutions related to energy activities. By 2015, the BPI had trained 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Oil, Gas And Mineral Corporation
PetroBangla (Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation; bn, পেট্রোবাংলা) is a government-owned national oil company of Bangladesh. It explores, produces, transports, manages and sells oil, natural gas and other mineral resources. It also concludes production sharing agreements with other international oil companies for exploration and development of oil and gas resources in Bangladesh. History PetroBangla was founded in 1985 by merging two government organization, Bangladesh Oil & Gas Corporation (BOGC) and Bangladesh Mineral Development Corporation (BMEDC). To import liquefied natural gas, PetroBangla signed an agreement with Gunvor Singapore in 2018. In September 2019, Qatargas delivered the first cargo of liquefied natural gas from a Q-Flex vessel to Petrobangla's Floating Storage and Regasification Unit off Bangladesh. In January 2020, PetroBangla and Gazprom signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic cooperation. The group's current Chairm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission or BERC, is a regulatory agency that regulates the gas, electricity and petroleum products in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of . Bangladesh is among the mos .... History The commission was created in 2004 and is responsible for the setting up of gas and electricity prices in Bangladesh. Its also arbitrates disputes in the energy industry. Its approval is need for any changes in the price of electricity. The Energy Security Fund is under this agency. Current Commission The Chairman of the Commission receives the rank of Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court and other members receive the rank, salary and other ancillary benefits as determined by the Government. References Government ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titas Gas Transmission And Distribution Company
The Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company ( bn, তিতাস গ্যাস ''Titas Gas'') is the natural gas distributor in Bangladesh, with an 80% market share. As of 2020, they employed 2,100 staff and served 2.8 million domestic customers, 12,000 commercial customers, and 5,300 industrial customers. It is responsible for gas distribution in Dhaka and Mymensingh. History Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company was established on 20 November 1964 following the discovery of gas in Titas in 1962. On 28 April 1968, commercial activities started with the supply of gas to Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station through the Titas-Demra gas pipeline. The pipeline was constructed by East Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation. On 9 June 2008, the company was listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange and on 19 June 2008 it was listed on the Chittagong Stock Exchange. Location of the field The Gas field is located some 100 km away to the direction of northern-east ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mineral Resources Development Bureau
Bureau of Mineral Development is a government bureau responsible for the management and generation of revenue from mineral resources and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. History Bureau of Mineral Development was established in 1962 under the Ministry of Industry of Pakistan. After the Independence of Bangladesh it was placed under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources ( bn, বিদ্যুৎ, জ্বালানি ও খনিজ সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয়; ''Bidyuṯ, jbālāni ō khanija sampada mantraṇālaẏa'') (abbreviat ... of Bangladesh. The Burea is governed by the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1992 and the Mines and Minerals Rules, 2012. References Government agencies of Bangladesh 1962 establishments in Pakistan Organisations based in Dhaka Mining in Bangladesh Government bureaus of Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-org-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylhet Gas Fields Limited
Sylhet Gas Fields Limited ( bn, সিলেট গ্যাস ফিল্ডস লিমিটেড) is a government owned major gas company in Bangladesh. It is under Petrobangla and is headquartered in Haripur, Jaintapur, Sylhet District. History Sylhet Gas Fields Limited traces its origins to gas fields in Haripur, Jaintapur Sylhet District discovered by Pakistan Petroleum in 1955. In 1960, the Sylhet gas fields starting producing gas to supply the Chhatak Cement Factory. On 8 May 1982, the Sylhet Gas Fields Limited was incorporated by the government of Bangladesh. On 23 December 1986, the company discovered the first oil field in Bangladesh at Well No. 7 in Haripur. The company is responsible for 5 gas fields in Sylhet division. On 1 August 2009, the company launched a condensate fractionation plant. The company signed an agreement with PT Istana Karang Laut of Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Ocean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Limited
Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Limited is a government owned major gas company in Bangladesh. It is under Petrobangla and is headquartered in Chapapur, Comilla. History Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Limited was established on 7 June 1980 as Bakhrabad Gas Systems Limited with a responsibility to operate Bakhrabad Gas Field. The government on 31 May 1989 handed the management of Bakhrabad Gas Field to Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Limited. On 2 September 2004 the government removed Bakhrabad- Demra Transmission Pipelines from the company and handed them to Gas Transmission Company Limited. On 18 October 2004 the Bakhrabad-Chittagong Transmission Pipelines of the company were also placed under the Gas Transmission Company Limited. The various divisions of the company asset reduced the company functions to marketing and distribution only. The assets of the company in the Chittagong District and Chittagong Hill Tracts were given to Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geological Survey Of Bangladesh
Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) is an national organization working in Geological activities in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incumbent Director General of Geological Survey of Bangladesh is Moinuddin Ahmed. History The Geological Survey of Bangladesh was founded in 1971 immediately after the Independence of Bangladesh. The organization was formed out of the remnants of Geological Survey of Pakistan in East Pakistan. The Geological Survey of Pakistan traces its origins to the Geological Survey of India The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is a scientific agency of India. It was founded in 1851, as a Government of India organization under the Ministry of Mines, one of the oldest of such organisations in the world and the second oldest survey ... which was founded in 1836. The agency is run by the Ministry of Mineral Resources. It has discovered a number of mines in Bangladesh. References 1971 establishments in Bangladesh Organisations ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Energy And Power Research Council
Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council () is a government agency responsible for providing funding and support to research institutions and Startup companies in the power sector. It provides long term planning and evaluation on the energy and power sector to the government. Md Mokabbir Hossain is the chairman of Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council. History Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council was established by passing the Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council Act, 2015, in the parliament. The law had been approved by the cabinet of Bangladesh. In May 2019, Subir Kishore Chowdhury was made chairman of Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council replacing Shahin Ahmed Chowdhury. In 2016, Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council organized a seminar with Dhaka Stock Exchange to explore issuing debt instruments in Singapore to finance powerplants in Bangladesh. The State Minister of Power, Nasrul Hamid Bipu, spoke at the seminar. It announced plans t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
