Nepal is expected to earn Rs 1.25 billion over the next five months by exporting electricity to Bangladesh, according to the Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

 Kathmandu, June 16 —

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Dipak Khadka, has said Nepal is expected to earn Rs 1.25 billion in just five months by exporting electricity to Bangladesh.


Speaking at an event organized by his ministry, Minister Khadka said Nepal is currently exporting 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh daily, bringing in around Rs 250 million per month.


The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) began this season’s electricity export to Bangladesh from Saturday midnight. The power is being supplied through India’s transmission network. Nepal had first started exporting electricity to Bangladesh on November 15 last year, though that supply lasted only for about 11 and a half hours.


A trilateral agreement between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh was signed on October 3, 2024, making such trade possible. The surplus electricity generated during the monsoon season is exported to both India and Bangladesh, which the Minister said supports Nepal’s path toward economic growth. He also noted that since last year, Nepal has been exporting more electricity than it imports.


Minister Khadka stressed that the energy sector is key to Nepal’s long-term economic development. While increasing exports is important, he said ensuring safe and reliable domestic electricity supply is equally crucial.


He also mentioned that along with small-scale hydropower projects, large projects like Budhigandaki and Upper Arun are being pushed forward. These, he said, will lay a strong foundation for Nepal’s prosperity. The government also plans to offer shares worth Rs 200,000 to Rs 500,000 to poor households living near hydropower project areas.


This season’s electricity export to Bangladesh will continue until November 15, with over 146.8 million units of electricity expected to be delivered. The power is transmitted from Nepal’s 400-KV Dhalkebar Substation to Bangladesh’s Bheramara Substation via Muzaffarpur, India.


At the same event, Ministry Secretary Suresh Acharya said talks are ongoing to increase the volume of electricity being exported to Bangladesh. NEA Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya added that Nepal has now entered the era of energy trade and is earning billions through electricity exports.

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