Bangladesh Unveils Tk 128,013 Crore Energy Investment Plan

• Bangladesh has launched a three-year, Tk 128,013 crore (approx. USD 10.8 billion) energy infrastructure plan to bolster power capacity and sustainability.
• The strategy emphasizes grid modernization, energy diversification, and increased renewable energy adoption to align with climate goals.
• Key focus areas include expanding transmission, reducing system losses, and boosting domestic fuel production to ensure long-term energy autonomy.

Investment Roadmap

• The 2026–27 fiscal year includes an allocation of Tk 32,691.54 crore, representing 10.9% of the national development budget.
• Planned funding scale:
  • FY 2027–28: Tk 38,684 crore
  • FY 2028–29: Tk 42,552 crore
  • FY 2029–30: Tk 46,807 crore

Strategic Priorities and Infrastructure

• The government is prioritizing six strategic pillars: affordable/reliable power, a balanced energy mix, renewable energy scaling, grid modernization, technological upgrades (SCADA/smart-grids), and loss reduction.
• Major flagship projects include:
  • Matarbari coal-fired power plant
  • Rupsha gas-fired power plant
  • Ghorashal power plant
  • Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

Pipeline and Energy Security

• The current pipeline contains 47 new projects, including 11 power generation, 2 transmission, 10 distribution, 21 energy-related, and 3 mineral resource exploration schemes.
• Efforts to enhance energy independence involve intensified domestic gas exploration through seismic surveys and the construction of Unit 2 of the Eastern Refinery to improve local fuel processing capabilities.