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Power System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement Project

Abstract*

The development objective of the Power System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement Project for Bangladesh is to improve the reliability and efficiency of the power system in Bangladesh through optimization of dispatch operation. The project comprises of three components. The first component, technical assistance consists of two sub-components: (i) primary frequency control trials and training for Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) and National...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

Improve the reliability and efficiency of the power system in Bangladesh through optimization of dispatch operation.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P159807

  • Closed

  • Mbuso Gwafila

  • Peoples Republic of Bangladesh

  • Bangladesh

  • July 31, 2016

  • (as of board presentation)

    April 26, 2017

  • February 14, 2018

  • US$ 77.00 million

  • Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) Ltd.

  • South Asia

  • 2017

  • US$ 59.00 million

  • B

  • Not Applicable

  • June 30, 2025

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • March 18, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 59.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 59.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 59.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 77.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 5, 2023 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 137,161.20
Aug 21, 2023 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 71,565.68
Dec 28, 2023 IDA-60100 Loan Cancel 33,510,000.00
Mar 7, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 1,199,660.20
Mar 7, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 126,195.91
May 9, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 181,165.88
May 9, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 81,647.19
Jun 24, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 167,814.66
Jun 24, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 78,010.38
Mar 27, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 300,749.60
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 35,945.70
Jul 15, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 266,027.44
Jul 15, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 99,612.16
Aug 5, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 79,498.50
Feb 27, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 124,347.96
Jun 26, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 99,708.26
Jan 23, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 48,467.60
Jun 5, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 69,238.92
Mar 1, 2024 IDA-60100 Int Charges 50.88
Mar 1, 2024 IDA-60100 Int Charges 55,474.41
Mar 1, 2024 IDA-60100 Int Charges 60,924.49
Mar 7, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 43,518.84
May 23, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 42,658.01
Jul 24, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 135,343.39
Mar 1, 2019 IDA-60100 Int Charges 2,311.77
Feb 14, 2018 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 171,869.31
Feb 14, 2018 IDA-60100 Fee Charges 171,869.31
Sep 12, 2018 IDA-60100 Int Charges 56,981.07
Sep 12, 2018 IDA-60100 Int Charges 217.05
Sep 12, 2018 IDA-60100 Int Charges 81,095.72
Sep 12, 2018 IDA-60100 Int Charges 2,298.14
Mar 1, 2020 IDA-60100 Int Charges 75,695.45
Mar 1, 2020 IDA-60100 Int Charges 6,582.06
Sep 1, 2019 IDA-60100 Int Charges 589.89
Sep 1, 2019 IDA-60100 Int Charges 76,920.22
Sep 1, 2019 IDA-60100 Int Charges 6,609.89
Feb 5, 2019 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 283,980.90
Feb 4, 2019 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 36,910.61
Mar 1, 2019 IDA-60100 Int Charges 78,360.31
Jun 4, 2021 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 120,054.02
Jun 29, 2021 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 120,619.35
Mar 11, 2021 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 9,366.26
Jul 2, 2020 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 83,810.99
Apr 26, 2017 IDA-60100 Loan Commitment 59,000,000.00
Mar 1, 2021 IDA-60100 Int Charges 7,945.62
Mar 1, 2021 IDA-60100 Int Charges 79,525.16
Mar 1, 2021 IDA-60100 Int Charges 40,176.27
Sep 1, 2020 IDA-60100 Int Charges 82,425.29
Sep 1, 2020 IDA-60100 Int Charges 8,891.82
Jul 9, 2020 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 1,897,563.80
Sep 8, 2020 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 10,789.03
Nov 5, 2020 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 35,539.61
Jun 1, 2020 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 121,858.41
Oct 13, 2020 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 50,228.03
Mar 1, 2022 IDA-60100 Int Charges 38.32
Mar 1, 2022 IDA-60100 Int Charges 73,228.91
Mar 1, 2022 IDA-60100 Int Charges 45,339.91
Jun 9, 2022 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 67,002.06
Nov 30, 2021 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 107,581.07
Jun 30, 2022 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 85,197.34
Jun 30, 2022 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 102,118.53
Sep 1, 2021 IDA-60100 Int Charges 79,319.15
Sep 1, 2021 IDA-60100 Int Charges 41,307.93
Sep 30, 2021 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 302,224.70
Jul 12, 2021 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 11,509.86
Feb 16, 2023 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 330,553.03
Mar 1, 2023 IDA-60100 Int Charges 54.44
Mar 1, 2023 IDA-60100 Int Charges 69,220.05
Mar 1, 2023 IDA-60100 Int Charges 50,949.30
Mar 6, 2023 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 51,041.08
Sep 29, 2022 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 137,890.81
Nov 10, 2022 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 46,882.03
Sep 1, 2022 IDA-60100 Int Charges 66,504.53
Sep 1, 2022 IDA-60100 Int Charges 43,199.25
Jul 28, 2022 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 21,781.92
Aug 5, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb -75,847.10
Jul 15, 2024 IDA-60100 Loan Disb 91,456.99
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-60100 Int Charges 367.89
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-60100 Int Charges 70,928.31
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-60100 Int Charges 58,826.27

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT:
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSatisfactory
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.