Dhaka, June 27, 2026 — Bangladesh has made significant progress in clearing outstanding payments to India’s Adani Power for electricity imported from the 1,600 MW Godda thermal power plant, while power supply from the plant continues without interruption, according to the company’s management.
Speaking at Adani Power’s recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), Managing Director Anil Sardana said Bangladesh has paid a substantial portion of its overdue bills and remains committed to settling the remaining liabilities. He noted that the Bangladesh side has acknowledged the outstanding dues and is gradually clearing them.
“They have paid a significant amount of arrears and continue to assure us that they do not want these dues to remain outstanding,” Sardana told shareholders.
The Godda power plant, located in India’s Jharkhand state, was developed exclusively to supply electricity to Bangladesh under a long-term power purchase agreement with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). Despite earlier concerns over delayed payments, electricity exports from the plant have remained stable, and the commercial arrangement continues to operate smoothly.
Energy sector observers say the Godda plant has become an important source of reliable baseload electricity for Bangladesh, particularly during periods of high demand. The imported power currently meets an estimated 10-12 percent of the country’s total electricity demand and as much as 25 percent of the demand in the northern region, helping maintain grid stability.
Sardana clarified that the ongoing differences between Adani Power and BPDB are limited to issues related to imported fuel pricing and benchmark indices. He emphasized that the dispute is relatively minor and does not affect the supply of electricity. According to him, both sides are working through the established contractual mechanisms to resolve the outstanding issues.
Although Sardana did not disclose the exact amount of unpaid dues during the AGM, BPDB sources indicated that Bangladesh has acknowledged outstanding payments of more than US$400 million, while Adani Power’s total claimed dues are reportedly higher. Discussions between the two parties are continuing to reconcile the claimed amount and reach a final settlement.
The Godda project remains a key component of Bangladesh’s cross-border electricity import strategy as the country seeks to ensure a stable power supply amid rising electricity demand and domestic fuel supply constraints.
