The start of this power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh through India is expected to boost sub-regional connectivity in the power sector, according to an official statement.

According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the power utility, this is the first and last export to Bangladesh this year. As per the power agreement signed between Kathmandu and Dhaka on October 3, Nepal will export 40MW of electricity annually from June 15 to November 15, for five years.

Nepal achieved a historic feat by exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh through an Indian transmission line, marking the first trilateral power transaction in South Asia. This event signifies a new era in regional energy cooperation,

This historic occasion marks the first trilateral power transaction which has been carried out through the Indian grid.

On, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh achieved a major milestone in energy cooperation with the launch of the first power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian grid. The virtual inauguration was attended by key officials from all three countries.

During the visit, both sides had expressed their commitment towards greater sub-regional cooperation, including in the energy sector, which would lead to increased interlinkages between the economies

India's power grid facilitated the first trilateral power transaction, enabling Nepal to export up to 40 MW of hydropower to Bangladesh. The landmark agreement, inaugurated virtually by representatives from all three nations,