BPDB has launched a tender for a total of 495 MW AC capacity split across 10 projects and locations
The largest project in the list is a 100 MW AC facility in Tangail, while the smallest is 25 MW AC in Kishoreganj
Bidders are required to build the solar power plants and supply electricity to the grid
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has invited bids for the installation of 495 MW AC grid-tied solar power capacity. It needs to be installed across 10 locations and awarded in 10 packages.
The largest of the 10 projects, with a 100 MW AC capacity, will be located near Tangail. Another 5×50 MW AC projects will come up near substations in Cox’s Bazar, Panchagarh, Lalmonirhat, and Netrokona. Kurigram and Bhaluka will host 2×45 MW AC capacity, while a 30 MW AC project is scheduled for Lohagara, Chattogram. The smallest project is a 25 MW AC facility in Kishoreganj.
Winning bidders will be required to install this capacity and supply electrical energy to the local grid.
BPDB launched the tender on April 27, 2026. It will accept proposals till June 28, 2026.
Government-owned power supplier BPDB operates over 28.9 GW of installed power generation capacity, led by coal and gas as of April 2026. Solar accounts for 2.69% of this, with 777 MW of installed capacity.
It is now reportedly mulling the development of the ‘largest’ solar project in Bangladesh with a capacity of 442 MW, planned to be located in Rampal, Bagerhat. To be financed through the Power Development Fund, it will start commercial operations by December 2030 for a tariff of BDT 6.18/kWh. According to local media reports, the proposal is being considered by the Planning Commission.
According to a February 2026 EU report, the country can accelerate on-grid utility-scale solar capacity by adopting advanced technologies, clear market rules, and deeper partnerships with European companies (see EU Study Maps Path For Utility-Scale Solar Growth In Bangladesh).
