Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Criticizes Adani Power Deal
A committee in Bangladesh found that a power plant deal with Adani Power is too expensive and has some problems.
The plant in India sells electricity to Bangladesh at a higher price than others and includes extra costs like taxes.
The committee says this is not usual and wants the deal to be looked at again.
Adani Power says they haven't seen the report and are still supplying electricity, but they want to be paid on time.
Adani Power's Godda plant in India is accused of overcharging Bangladesh for electricity by 39.7% more than its nearest competitor.
The National Review Committee (NRC) in Bangladesh found procedural flaws in the contract award process.
The Adani plant supplies over 10% of Bangladesh's power and uses excessively priced coal.
The NRC report suggests reviewing and renegotiating the power purchase agreement to reduce fiscal damage.
Adani Power has not been consulted or provided with the report and continues to supply electricity despite payment dues.
- Who
- Adani Power and the Bangladesh government
- What
- A coal-fired power plant deal between Adani Power and Bangladesh is criticized for overpricing and procedural flaws
- When
- Report dated January 20, 2026; published on January 26, 2026
- Where
- Adani's Godda plant in Jharkhand, India, and Bangladesh
- Why
- The National Review Committee (NRC) found the deal to be overpriced and procedurally flawed, impacting Bangladesh's electricity costs
- Company
- Adani Power
- Plant Location
- Godda, Jharkhand, India
- Price Premium
- 39.7% over nearest competitor
- Bangladesh's Power Supply
- More than 10%
- Report Date
- January 20, 2026
- Reporting Body
- National Review Committee (NRC)
- Key Issue
- Overpricing and procedural flaws
Sources
Bangladesh panel says Adani power deal overpriced, flags procedural flaws
Bangladesh panel says Adani power deal overpriced, flags procedural flaws - Telegraph India
Bangladesh panel flags ‘serious anomalies’ in Adani Jharkhand coal power deal
Bangladesh panel finds ‘egregious anomalies’ in power supply agreement with Adani Group
Adani Power’s India grid plan gains urgency amid Bangladesh tariff row
