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Bangladesh starts importing 38MW hydropower from Nepal
Bangladesh began importing 38 megawatts of hydropower from Nepal via India at midnight on 15 June.
Officials from the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) confirmed the supply began as scheduled, with the average import standing at 38MW.
Under the agreement, Bangladesh will receive up to 40MW of electricity from Nepal daily from 15 June to 15 November. The cost, including Indian transmission charges, will be around Tk7 per unit.
The adviser to the Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Ministry, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, said preparations had been completed ahead of the supply launch.
Officials also hinted at the possibility of exporting electricity to Nepal during winter, when Nepal’s hydropower generation drops due to reduced river flow.
"Since our domestic demand falls in winter, we’re considering a balanced exchange by supplying electricity to Nepal during that time," Fouzul said. A proposal will be sent to Nepal to initiate discussions.
The tripartite agreement for this cross-border power trade was signed on 3 October 2024 in Kathmandu by BPDB, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), and India’s NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN).