TBT REPORT

As Bangladesh introduces emergency measures to manage energy consumption amid disruptions in global fuel supplies, electricity imports from Adani Power is playing a crucial role in maintaining stable power supply in the northern region of the country.

The government has already taken precautionary steps, including advancing all universities Eid holdiays and imposing limits on fuel sales nationwide as part of broader efforts to conserve electricity and fuel during the ongoing global energy disruption linked to conflict in the Middle East. Officials said the steps aim to reduce electricity consumption and ease pressure on the country’s strained energy system.

Bangladesh relies heavily on imported energy, making the country particularly sensitive to global market disruptions and rising fuel costs. The country currently imports around 62 percent of its total energy needs, while domestic gas production has also started to decline with little prospect of a quick recovery.

Authorities have therefore encouraged a range of conservation measures while working to ensure stability in the power supply.

The highest electricity supply ever recorded in the country was 16,794 MW on July 23 last year. This summer, coinciding with the irrigation season, demand is projected to reach 18,000 MW.

Against this backdrop, imported electricity from Adani’s 1,600-megawatt power plant in Godda, India—supplied under a long-term agreement with the Bangladesh Power Development Board—has continued to play a key role in supporting Bangladesh’s grid.
Adani Power primarily supplies electricity to Bangladesh’s northern region, including Rajshahi, Bogura, Rohanpur, Dinajpur and Rangpur. These areas have relatively limited large-scale power generation infrastructure, apart from a few smaller gas-based plants.
Industry sources say electricity imported from Adani meets roughly 25 percent of the northern region’s power demand, helping ensure stable supply for households, businesses and industries in these districts.
Energy experts note that this contribution is particularly important because the northern region lacks major generation assets and relies more heavily on power transmitted through the national grid.
Grid officials say that when electricity demand in the northern region is lower than available supply, the imported power from Adani can also be redirected to other parts of the country through the national grid, including the capital, Dhaka.
Analysts say such cross-border electricity trade is becoming an increasingly important part of Bangladesh’s energy strategy, helping diversify supply sources and strengthen energy security at a time of global uncertainty.
With demand for electricity continuing to grow, reliable power imports are expected to remain an important component of Bangladesh’s energy mix alongside domestic gas, coal and renewable sources.