Adani Power
Despite increasing sourness in diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh, Adani Power has increased the supply of electricity to Bangladesh. Government data from both countries shows that there has been a huge increase in electricity sent to Bangladesh from Adani’s coal-based power plant in Godda, Jharkhand in recent months.
38% increase in supply
According to government data, the amount of electricity exported from Adani Power to Bangladesh in the three months to December increased by about 38% year-on-year to 2.25 billion units (kWh). With this increase, the share of imports from India in Bangladesh’s total electricity supply increased to a record level of 15.6% in 2025, which was 12% in 2024. Adani Power had started supplying electricity to Bangladesh in early 2023.
Tension in diplomatic relations
While electricity trade remains strong, there has also been tension in relations between the two countries. In recent months, both sides have imposed restrictions on each other’s visa services and diplomats have been summoned over security issues. Apart from this, a committee constituted by the Bangladesh government has also described the electricity received from Adani as expensive.
Bangladesh is facing gas crisis
According to Bangladesh Power Development Board Chairman Rezaul Karim, there is a severe shortage of natural gas in the country, which has been the main source of electricity generation. Local gas production is declining and there are problems in transmission of LNG. Due to this, electricity import has become more necessary with the demand for electricity expected to increase by 67% in 2026.
Record jump in coal imports
Bangladesh is now becoming more dependent on coal to compensate for the gas shortage. In 2025, the country’s coal import will increase by 35% to a record 1.73 crore tonnes. The government is also working on a plan to increase domestic coal-based production.
Adani becomes big supplier
In 2025, Adani Power will supply 8.63 billion units of electricity to Bangladesh, which is 8.2% of the total electricity supply there. In the first 27 days of January, this share reached about 10%.
Adani’s electricity is said to be cheaper than oil
Dhaka-based energy expert Ijaz Hussain says that Adani’s electricity is still cheaper than electricity generated from oil-based power plants. This is the reason why Bangladesh remains dependent on electricity imports from India including Adani.