Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Payment disputes have deepened tensions between the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and private power producers, several of whom are now threatening to take legal action and even suspend operations if the impasse persists.

Over the past several years, companies such as Adani Power Limited have repeatedly raised concerns about the government's failure to make timely payments.

A series of letters exchanged between the producers and the BPDB outlines how payment backlogs have gradually disrupted their operations and financial stability.

According to energy experts, the ongoing foreign reserve crisis sits at the heart of the dispute, restricting Bangladesh's capacity to settle dues on time or negotiate from a pos...