Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal organized a programme to mark the commencement of the new season of power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh on June 19.
The programme was aimed at highlighting the significance of cross-border electricity trade and deliberating on the growing potential of energy cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh.
In his welcome remarks, H.E. Ghanashyam Bhandari, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh, highlighted the multifaceted relationship between Nepal and Bangladesh and noted that the commencement of power flow represents not only an economic opportunity but also a shared commitment to a greener and more sustainable future for the two countries. Referring to Bangladesh’s growing energy demand and Nepal’s hydropower potential, the Ambassador emphasized that the enhanced energy partnership is both natural and mutually beneficial.
There was also a video message from the Hon. Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation of Nepal, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, where he recalled the historic commencement of power flow in 2024 and expressed confidence that energy collaboration would continue to expand in the near future. He also called for greater collective efforts to build a robust and long-term energy partnership.
Speaking on the occasion, Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh, H.E. Abdul Moyeen Khan, expressed his satisfaction over the resumption of power flow. He stated that Bangladesh looks forward to expanding cooperation with Nepal in the energy sector. He also expressed hope that energy partnership initiatives would continue to grow, paving the way for a coordinated regional energy strategy and unhindered power cooperation in the future.
Similarly, Additional Secretary of the Power Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources of Bangladesh, KM Ali Reza, stated that the occasion symbolized the growing partnership between Nepal and Bangladesh and demonstrated the immense potential of regional cooperation in the energy sector. He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to working closely with Nepal and other regional partners to advance this shared vision.
The programme brought together key stakeholders from the energy and power sectors of Bangladesh, including politicians, senior government officials, prominent business leaders, media representatives and friends of the Embassy.
