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Markets & Policy

Bangladesh launches tender for 95 MW of solar Bangladesh has tendered 95 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati to be developed by private investors. The projects face investor concerns over lack of payment guarantees and financing support from the government.

Syful Islam

Jun 30, 2026

Markets & Policy

Bangladesh introduces 0% tax rate for solar power sector Bangladesh has announced a major solar energy incentive package, including a 0% tax rate for the solar power sector until 2035 and a 5% rebate on consumer solar electricity payments. The policy also removes import and other duties on key solar components to boost investment and support the country’s renewable energy targets for 2030 and 2050.

Syful Islam

Jun 11, 2026

Applications & Installations

Bangladesh launches 495 MW solar tender BPDB has launched a tender for 495 MW of grid-tied solar power projects across 10 sites in Bangladesh, with capacities ranging from 25–100 MW and full private investment required. The bid structure, which places land acquisition and financing risks on developers, has drawn investor concerns over bankability and limited project attractiveness.

Syful Islam

Apr 28, 2026

Applications & Installations

Bangladesh launches tenders for 77.6 MW of solar Bangladesh’s BPDB has tendered 77.6 MW of solar capacity across three projects in Chittagong, Rangamati, and Dinajpur. The plants will be developed on a turnkey basis with funding from BPDB and the Power Sector Development Fund.

Syful Islam

Apr 24, 2026

Applications & Installations

Bangladesh opens public land to utility-scale solar under PPP model Bangladesh has introduced a new regulatory framework to develop utility-scale solar projects on land owned by public agencies, with the Bangladesh Power Development Board acting as the contracting authority.

Syful Islam

Apr 21, 2026

Applications & Installations

Bangladesh plans 442 MW solar facility near coal power plant The Bangladesh Power Development Board plans to build a 442 MW solar plant near the Rampal Power Station with a $200 million investment, targeting the country’s largest installation and lower tariffs than comparable projects.

Syful Islam

Apr 08, 2026

Markets & Policy

Bangladesh signs PPAs for 523 MW of solar capacity The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has signed power purchase agreements with seven solar projects totaling 523 MW, marking a renewed push for utility-scale solar following the reinstatement of previously canceled approvals.

Syful Islam

Jan 28, 2026

Applications & Installations

Bangladesh reinstates 11 solar plants totaling 918 MW after tariff cuts Bangladesh reinstated approvals for 11 solar plants with a combined capacity of 918 MW after developers agreed to lower tariffs, in a move expected to save the government BDT 11.69 billion ($96.2 million) per year.

Syful Islam

Dec 11, 2025

Applications & Installations

Bangladesh approves 220 MW solar project, its largest to date Bangladesh has givern approval to a 220 MW plant in Sonagazi, partly funded by the Islamic Development Bank.

Syful Islam

Dec 02, 2025

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