Dhaka, June 2 -- The Power Division has sought a huge sum of Tk 594.5 billion as subsidy in the new budget on account of power purchase from private-sector plants and power import.

Officials say the Power Division has sought the fund allocation for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 in a requisition letter that cites rising fuel costs, higher gas prices and increased dependence on imported energy as cost-hikers.

In the official letter, the division under the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) has said the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) would require the financial assistance during the period from July 2026 to June 2027 in order to maintain uninterrupted power supply across the country.

The subsidy requirement has...