Nepal has called for intensified joint efforts to build a stronger and more sustainable energy partnership with Bangladesh as the two countries begin a new season of cross-border electricity trade.
Speaking through a video message at a programme marking the resumption of power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh, Nepal’s Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha recalled the historic start of electricity exports to Bangladesh in 2024 and expressed optimism about the future of bilateral energy cooperation.
He said the successful power exchange demonstrated the potential for deeper collaboration and urged both countries to work together to establish a long-term and resilient energy partnership.
Addressing the event, senior BNP leader Abdul Moyeen Khan, MP, welcomed the resumption of power imports from Nepal and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s interest in expanding cooperation in the energy sector.
He expressed hope that growing collaboration would contribute to a broader regional energy framework, enabling smoother and more coordinated power-sharing arrangements in the future.
Additional Secretary of Bangladesh’s Power Division KM Ali Reza described the occasion as a reflection of the strengthening relationship between the two countries and the vast opportunities offered by regional energy integration. He reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to advancing cooperation with Nepal and other regional partners.
Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari highlighted the broader significance of the power trade, saying it represents not only economic benefits but also a shared commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly development.
Pointing to Nepal’s hydropower resources and Bangladesh’s rising energy demand, the ambassador said enhanced energy cooperation is a natural and mutually advantageous step for both nations.
The programme, organised by the Nepal Embassy in Dhaka, brought together policymakers, government officials, business leaders, energy experts, media representatives and other stakeholders to discuss the growing prospects for cross-border electricity trade and regional energy cooperation.
