Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Irregularities amounting to over Tk 29.27 billion were identified in six government and independent power producer (IPP) solar projects undertaken by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) between October 2010 and October 2025, according to a study released by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

Citing BPDB accounts, TIB in the study said, "An average of Tk 80 million per megawatt is required for solar power generation, the six projects covered by the study were estimated to cost an average of Tk 138 million per MW, more than 1.5 times higher. These projects incurred a total excess expenditure of TK 29.27 billion over the required amount".

TIB disclosed the findings at a press briefing held at its Dhanm...