Nepal embassy marks start of new season of power exports to Bangladesh

The Nepal Embassy has marked the commencement of the new season of power exports from Nepal to Bangladesh.

A formal programme to this end was held on Friday evening, aiming to highlight the significance of cross-border electricity trade, and the growing potential of energy cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, the embassy said on its official Facebook page.

In his welcome remarks, Nepalese Ambassador Ghanashyam Bhandari highlighted the multifaceted relationship between Nepal and Bangladesh and noted that the commencement of power flow represents not only an economic opportunity but also a shared commitment to a greener and more sustainable future for the two countries. Referring to Bangladesh’s growing energy demand and Nepal’s hydropower potential, the Ambassador emphasized that the enhanced energy partnership is both natural and mutually beneficial.

In his video message, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, recalled the historic commencement of power flow in 2024 and expressed confidence that energy collaboration would continue to expand in the near future. He also called for greater collective efforts to build a robust and long-term energy partnership.

Speaking on the occasion, Member of Parliament of Bangladesh Abdul Moyeen Khan expressed his satisfaction over the resumption of power flow this year. He stated that Bangladesh looks forward to expanding cooperation with Nepal in the energy sector. He also expressed hope that energy partnership initiatives would continue to grow, paving the way for a coordinated regional energy strategy and unhindered power cooperation in the future.

Additional Secretary of the Power Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources of Bangladesh, KM Ali Reza, stated that the occasion symbolized the growing partnership between Nepal and Bangladesh and demonstrated the immense potential of regional cooperation in the energy sector. He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to working closely with Nepal and other regional partners to advance this shared vision.

The programme brought together key stakeholders from the energy and power sectors of Bangladesh, including politicians, senior government officials, prominent business leaders, media representatives and friends of the Embassy.