Nepal power export Bangladesh deliveries are flowing again. Nepal restarted exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through India’s grid on the evening of Friday, October 23, 2026, The Kathmandu Post reported on October 25.
What happened with Nepal power export Bangladesh
Electricity reaches Bangladesh through the Indian grid, so the trade depends on Indian approval for each Nepali plant that takes part.
Exports had stopped after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood damaged the Trishuli and Chilime hydropower plants, which were the plants approved to supply the Bangladesh deal.
Source: The Kathmandu Post.
Key details of the Nepal power export Bangladesh story
- Volume: 40 MW exported to Bangladesh via the Indian grid.
- Restart date: Friday evening, October 23, 2026.
- Cause of the halt: the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood damaged the Trishuli and Chilime plants.
- Replacements: India’s Central Electricity Authority approved Solu Khola and Kabeli B1 to supply the export instead.
- Other approval: Lower Modi Khola was cleared to supply electricity to Haryana in India.
- The details were shared by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Managing Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha.
Why it matters
The restart of Nepal power export Bangladesh supply shows that Nepal’s hydropower sector can recover and swap in other plants when one is knocked out by a disaster. A stronger power sector supports a more reliable grid and more investment in electricity, which matters for everyone who builds and lives in Nepal.
For home builders, a reliable grid means fewer delays when using power tools, mixers and pumps on site, and fewer worries about electricity once the house is finished. The flood that hit Trishuli and Chilime is also a reminder of how exposed riverside areas are to floods, which is worth thinking about when choosing land.
What to do next
- When you apply for a new electricity connection, apply early, since approvals and meter installation can take time.
- Plan your wiring for future loads like induction cooking, water heating or an electric vehicle charger.
- Avoid building close to rivers and flood-prone slopes, and ask about local flood history before buying land.
- Use our construction calculators to plan quantities and keep the budget under control.
- Follow NEA notices for updates on supply and tariffs.
For more background, see the original report from The Kathmandu Post and Nepal Electricity Authority. On our site, try our construction calculators.
How to use construction news when planning your house
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- Rules: is your naksa approved, and does your design follow the national building code?
- Materials: where will cement, steel, bricks and sand come from, and how will they reach the site?
- Utilities: when will you apply for electricity and water connections?
- Budget: have you added a buffer for price rises and delays?
- People: are your engineer and contractor registered, and is their scope written down?
A good plan does not remove every risk, but it turns surprises into small adjustments instead of big problems. We follow construction news from Nepal and around the world every day so you can make these decisions with up-to-date information. If you are not sure how a story affects your own project, talk to a registered engineer in your municipality before you change your plans.
FAQ
How much power is Nepal exporting to Bangladesh?
Nepal is exporting 40 MW to Bangladesh through India’s grid.
Why did the Nepal power export Bangladesh supply stop?
The August 26 Bhotekoshi flood damaged the Trishuli and Chilime plants that were approved for the deal.
Which plants supply the export now?
India’s Central Electricity Authority approved Solu Khola and Kabeli B1 as replacements.