A recent meeting between Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) and the Bangladesh Tea Association has focused on plans to establish solar power plants in the tea estates of Sylhet and Chattogram.
The discussion highlighted the potential use of approximately 284 acres of unused land within tea gardens for solar installations, according to a press release.
The meeting, chaired by Association Chairman Kamran T Rahman, was held on 20 November 2025 at the Association’s office in Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka.
Key attendees included IDCOL’s Executive Director & CEO Alamgir Morshed, Head of Renewable Energy Department Md Enamul Karim Pavel, and Mohammad Wahidur Rahman, Head of Technical Unit Renewable Energy, along with representatives from the Bangladesh Tea Association: Wahidul Haque, Ziaul Ahsan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Dr Kazi Muzaffar Ahmed.
During the meeting, IDCOL was requested to conduct site visits at tea gardens to assess the feasibility of establishing solar power plants.
Emphasising IDCOL’s strategic commitment, Alamgir Morshed said, “IDCOL will work closely with tea estates to tap the solar power potential and remains committed to accelerating Bangladesh’s transition to clean energy through financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and infrastructure projects.”
So far, IDCOL has financed 192 MW of rooftop solar installations nationwide and maintains a strong record in renewable energy, having financed 271 MW across six solar power plants.
As a key national entity for channeling domestic and international climate finance, IDCOL supports organisations such as the World Bank, KfW, USAID, JICA, and the GCF.
The institution continues to play a crucial role in improving energy efficiency, particularly in energy-intensive sectors such as textiles and the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) industry.
Through these initiatives, IDCOL is contributing toward achieving Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and renewable energy targets, supporting the country’s vision for a greener and more resilient future.
