Reportedly, Nepal has commenced exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through the Indian transmission network.
The move follows the trilateral agreement signed between Nepal, India and Bangladesh on October 3, 2024, to enable cross-border electricity trade. As per the agreement, Nepal will supply 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh from June 15 to November 15, 2025, using India’s 400 kV Muzaffarpur–Baharampur–Bheramara transmission line. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority, the power flow to Bangladesh began at midnight on June 15.