KATHMANDU: Bangladesh will import 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal today.
The electricity will be delivered through the Indian transmission line, starting at 12:45 PM on Friday.
Kulman Ghising, Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), said that the Energy Ministers of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh will inaugurate the electricity export via a virtual ceremony.
Despite a tripartite agreement signed in Kathmandu on October 3, the export had been delayed due to India’s non-approval.
Ghising stated that Nepal is starting to export 40 megawatts of electricity for one day today.
He added that regular exports are set to commence on June 15, 2025.
The electricity will be sourced from the 25 MW Trishuli and 22 MW Chilime hydropower projects.
From Muzaffarpur, it will reach Bangladesh through the Behrampur-Bhedamara 400 kV transmission line via India.
The export agreement is signed for a duration of five years, with Nepal selling electricity to Bangladesh at a rate of 6.4 US cents per unit.
The Indian company NVVN will facilitate the commercial delivery of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh.
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