Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Hires British Firm for Adani Power Dispute
Bangladesh has hired a British law firm to help with a legal dispute with Adani Power, an Indian company that supplies electricity to Bangladesh.
The dispute is about the price of coal and the cost of electricity.
Adani Power started the legal process in Singapore last year, claiming Bangladesh owes them USD 485 million.
Bangladesh says Adani is charging too much for coal, which makes electricity more expensive.
Bangladesh recently paid USD 437 million to clear some of its debts to Adani.
A committee in Bangladesh has found evidence that might show corruption in the deal with Adani.
Some experts warn that canceling the deal could lead to even bigger claims against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh appointed a British law firm, 3VP, to represent BPDB in a dispute with Adani Power over coal pricing and power tariffs.
The dispute is being handled by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), with Adani Power claiming USD 485 million in unpaid dues.
Bangladesh alleges that Adani Power is charging excessively high coal prices, increasing electricity generation costs.
A national review committee in Bangladesh has gathered evidence suggesting corruption in the deal with Adani Power.
Bangladesh recently paid USD 437 million to clear outstanding dues with Adani Power, restoring full power supply.
- Who
- Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and Adani Power Limited
- What
- Dispute over coal pricing and power tariffs
- When
- Arbitration initiated by Adani Power last year; recent developments in 2024-2025
- Where
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
- Why
- Bangladesh claims Adani Power is charging excessively high coal prices, raising electricity generation costs
- Parties Involved
- Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and Adani Power Limited
- Dispute Focus
- Coal pricing and power tariffs
- Arbitration Center
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
- Claimed Dues
- USD 485 million
- Recent Payment
- USD 437 million (June 2025)
- Power Supply
- 1,600 MW from Godda plant
- Legal Firm
- 3VP (London-based)
- Committee Head
- Retired High Court judge Moinul Islam Chowdhury
