ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
International relations

Bangladesh scraps plans for 10 coal-fired power plants

Projects involving China, Japan and others axed due to environmental concerns

DHAKA -- In a major policy shift, Bangladesh has decided to scrap 10 proposed coal-fired power plants due to criticism from environmentalists and problems finding funds, raising concerns over the country's energy mix and relations with foreign investors.

Two of the canceled plants had been backed by Chinese funds, while others had investors from Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. The decision has removed about 8,711 megawatts total in planned power generation.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more