Bangladesh has planned to import 6000-7000 MW of power from Nepal, Bhutan and India, said State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid on Saturday, reports UNB.
"We've now recast our plan to double the future import of electricity from our neighbouring countries. Earlier, our plan was to import 3,000 MW," he told the concluding session of the two-day "Sector Leaders' Workshop" at Biduyt Bhaban in the city.
Power Division under the Power, Energy and Mineral Resources organised the workshop to evolve strategies for development of the country's power and energy sector which was attended by top officials from both private and public entities in the sector.
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) chairman AR Khan, Power Secretary Monowar Islam, Power Development Board (PDB) chairman Shahinul Islam and Petronbangla chairman Istiaque Ahmed also spoke at the function.
Nasrul Hamid said Bangladesh planned to import 6000-7000 MW from neighbours as part of the regional cooperation.
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FE Team | Published: March 22, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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