Nepal Embassy in Bangladesh Organizes Program on Electricity Export

Kathmandu. The Nepali Embassy in Bangladesh has organized a program on the topic of electricity export from Nepal to Bangladesh. The program was attended by officials from relevant ministries of Bangladesh, members of parliament, key stakeholders in the energy and electricity sector, politicians, high-ranking government officials, business leaders, and embassy officials.

The program highlighted the importance of cross-border electricity trade and discussed in detail the growing potential for energy cooperation between the two countries. Nepal's Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, addressed the program virtually. Recalling the historic electricity export that began in 2024, he stated that this energy cooperation would be further expanded in the near future. He emphasized the need for extensive collective efforts to build a long-term energy partnership between Nepal and Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi Member of Parliament Abdul Moin Khan expressed happiness that electricity will be coming from Nepal again this year and said that Bangladesh is eager to expand cooperation in the energy sector with Nepal. He expressed hope that the way will be paved for coordinated regional energy strategies and seamless electricity cooperation in the future.

K.M. Ali Reza, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources of Bangladesh, said that there is immense potential for cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh in the energy sector and that both countries have already moved forward in this area. He stated that Bangladesh is ready to work with Nepal and other regional partners to advance this common vision.

Nepali Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, discussed the multifaceted relationship between Nepal and Bangladesh. Mentioning that the start of electricity export is not just an economic opportunity but also a shared commitment to a green and sustainable future for both countries, he stated that it reflects Bangladesh's growing energy demand and Nepal's immense hydropower potential. He said that this energy partnership is natural and beneficial for both sides.