{"id":1653,"date":"2026-10-26T12:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T12:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/?p=1653"},"modified":"2026-10-26T13:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:22:10","slug":"nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/","title":{"rendered":"Nepal Power Export Bangladesh: 40 MW Restarts in a Positive Boost After Flood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nepal power export Bangladesh deliveries are flowing again. Nepal restarted exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through India&#8217;s grid on the evening of Friday, October 23, 2026, The Kathmandu Post reported on October 25.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#Key_details_of_the_Nepal_power_export_Bangladesh_story\" >Key details of the Nepal power export Bangladesh story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#Why_it_matters\" >Why it matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#What_to_do_next\" >What to do next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#How_to_use_construction_news_when_planning_your_house\" >How to use construction news when planning your house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#How_much_power_is_Nepal_exporting_to_Bangladesh\" >How much power is Nepal exporting to Bangladesh?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#Why_did_the_Nepal_power_export_Bangladesh_supply_stop\" >Why did the Nepal power export Bangladesh supply stop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eve-construction.com\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/nepal-resumes-40-mw-power-export-to-bangladesh-after-flood\/#Which_plants_supply_the_export_now\" >Which plants supply the export now?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_with_Nepal_power_export_Bangladesh\"><\/span>What happened with Nepal power export Bangladesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Electricity reaches Bangladesh through the Indian grid, so the trade depends on Indian approval for each Nepali plant that takes part.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/kathmandupost.com\/money\/2026\/10\/25\/nepal-resumes-power-exports-to-bangladesh-after-flood-disruption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kathmandu Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_details_of_the_Nepal_power_export_Bangladesh_story\"><\/span>Key details of the Nepal power export Bangladesh story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Volume: 40 MW exported to Bangladesh via the Indian grid.<\/li>\n<li>Restart date: Friday evening, October 23, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Cause of the halt: the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood damaged the Trishuli and Chilime plants.<\/li>\n<li>Replacements: India&#8217;s Central Electricity Authority approved Solu Khola and Kabeli B1 to supply the export instead.<\/li>\n<li>Other approval: Lower Modi Khola was cleared to supply electricity to Haryana in India.<\/li>\n<li>The details were shared by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Managing Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_it_matters\"><\/span>Why it matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The restart of Nepal power export Bangladesh supply shows that Nepal&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_next\"><\/span>What to do next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>When you apply for a new electricity connection, apply early, since approvals and meter installation can take time.<\/li>\n<li>Plan your wiring for future loads like induction cooking, water heating or an electric vehicle charger.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid building close to rivers and flood-prone slopes, and ask about local flood history before buying land.<\/li>\n<li>Use our construction calculators to plan quantities and keep the budget under control.<\/li>\n<li>Follow NEA notices for updates on supply and tariffs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more background, see the original report from <a href=\"https:\/\/kathmandupost.com\/money\/2026\/10\/25\/nepal-resumes-power-exports-to-bangladesh-after-flood-disruption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kathmandu Post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nea.org.np\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nepal Electricity Authority<\/a>. On our site, try our <a href=\"\/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%80\/calculator\/\">construction calculators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_construction_news_when_planning_your_house\"><\/span>How to use construction news when planning your house<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>News about laws, roads, power and prices can feel far away from a single family house, but each story here changes something practical: what you pay, how long the work takes, or what paperwork you need. Before you start a build in Nepal, it helps to keep a short checklist and update it as the news changes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rules: is your naksa approved, and does your design follow the national building code?<\/li>\n<li>Materials: where will cement, steel, bricks and sand come from, and how will they reach the site?<\/li>\n<li>Utilities: when will you apply for electricity and water connections?<\/li>\n<li>Budget: have you added a buffer for price rises and delays?<\/li>\n<li>People: are your engineer and contractor registered, and is their scope written down?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_power_is_Nepal_exporting_to_Bangladesh\"><\/span>How much power is Nepal exporting to Bangladesh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nepal is exporting 40 MW to Bangladesh through India&#8217;s grid.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_the_Nepal_power_export_Bangladesh_supply_stop\"><\/span>Why did the Nepal power export Bangladesh supply stop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The August 26 Bhotekoshi flood damaged the Trishuli and Chilime plants that were approved for the deal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_plants_supply_the_export_now\"><\/span>Which plants supply the export now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India&#8217;s Central Electricity Authority approved Solu Khola and Kabeli B1 as replacements.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nepal power export Bangladesh deliveries are flowing again. 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