The Bangladesh Power Development Board has floated international tenders for 10 grid-connected solar power projects with a combined capacity of 495MW, aiming to accelerate renewable energy development after receiving a weak response to an earlier 5,238MW mega tender.
The new tender, issued on 27 April, includes projects ranging from 25MW to 100MW across multiple regions, including Tangail, Cox’s Bazar, Panchagarh, Kurigram, and Chattogram. The submission deadline has been set for 28 June 2026.
BPDB officials said the projects will operate under 20-year power purchase agreements, with the utility committing to purchase all electricity generated. However, unlike previous large-scale projects, the government will not provide sovereign guarantees — a key concern for many investors and lenders.
BPDB Chairman Md Rezaul Karim said the decision was taken to avoid the financial burden of capacity payments for idle power plants experienced in previous years.
