Payment disputes have deepened tensions between the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and private power producers, several of whom are now threatening to take legal action and even suspend operations if the impasse persists. Over the past several years, companies such as Adani Power Limited have repeatedly raised concerns about the government’s failure to make timely payments. Private producers, however, argue that maintaining this minimum level of generation has become impossible due to fuel shortages, themselves a result of delayed payments from the BPDB. The company claims Tk 6.87 billion remains outstanding, including foreign exchange losses and interest on delayed payments, as of June 2025. Citing the ongoing dispute, Reuters reported on Nov 3 that Adani had initiated international arbitration proceedings over delayed power payment settlements with Bangladesh.

Source: bd News24 November 09, 2025 18:34 UTC