December 01, 2024
- Nepal has begun exporting electricity to Bangladesh, highlighting a crucial milestone in boosting energy partnerships between countries to ensure the optimal use of resources.
- Nepal, which possesses abundant hydropower, will supply power to Bangladesh, which is dealing with energy shortages.
- The transfer of energy is being facilitated via the Indian electricity grid, indicating the commencement of a tripartite agreement for power sales between Bangladesh, Nepal and India. This initiative, the first of its kind in the South Asian region, became functional on November 15, 2024.
- The agreement between Nepal Electricity Authority, Bangladesh Power Development Board and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam was signed on October 3, 2024.
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