Bangladesh Accelerates Payments to Adani Power Amid Supply Cut
Facing a November 7 deadline, Bangladesh is working to settle its $846 million debt to Adani Power to restore full electricity supply.
- Adani Power reduced electricity supply to Bangladesh by over half due to unpaid bills totaling $846 million.
- Bangladesh's interim government has issued a $170 million letter of credit to address the arrears.
- The power supply reduction comes as Bangladesh faces economic challenges from costly imports and political instability.
- Bangladesh is reviewing its power deal with Adani, which has been criticized for higher costs compared to local producers.
- Efforts are underway to diversify Bangladesh's energy sources, including the commissioning of its first nuclear power plant.