Dhaka, Kathmandu discuss expansion of bilateral power trade

Bangladesh and Nepal on Thursday discussed expanding bilateral power trade, promoting private sector investment in Nepali hydropower projects and strengthening cross-border electricity transmission lines. 

The discussion was taken place at the 7th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on power-sector cooperation between Bangladesh and Nepal held in Dhaka, said a press release issued by the Nepal embassy in Dhaka. 

The Bangladesh side was headed by Secretary of the Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Farzana Mamtaz while the Nepalese delegation led by Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Chiranjeevi Chataut.  

The JSC discussions were preceded by a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting held yesterday, which examined the agenda items in detail and submitted recommendations for consideration by the steering committee.