Network Expansion in Mymensingh Region Overview
Network Expansion Mymensingh Region is a distribution network expansion project in Bangladesh's Mymensingh area in the central-north. Mymensingh was upgraded to an 8th administrative division in 2015, and the area is rapidly urbanizing and industrializing, driving annual power demand growth above 12%.
The project is contracted by PBS (Palli Bidyut Samity, Rural Electric Cooperative) and NESCO (North Zone Electric Supply Company). Its core objective is achieving 100% electrification in rural areas while upgrading distribution quality.
Mymensingh
Target
Central-North region
USD 300M+
Project cost
Estimated
PBS/NESCO
Client
Rural utility & distribution utility
WB/ADB
Funding
Multilateral finance
5,000km+
Distribution lines
New/replace
8,000+
Transformers
New installations
100%
Electrification
Target
12%+
Demand growth
Rapid expansion
Project Scope
Mymensingh Distribution Expansion Scope
| Category | Details | Scale | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33kV distribution line | Main line expansion | 500km+ | ACSR bundled | Primary circuits |
| 11kV feeder line | Sub-feeder expansion | 2,500km+ | ACSR bundled | Distribution branches |
| 0.4kV low-voltage line | Final-mile expansion | 2,000km+ | Insulated cable | Household connections |
| Transformer | 33/11kV · 11/0.4kV | 8,000+ | Oil-fed / Mold-type | New installs |
| Substation | 33/11kV | 15 sites | Outdoor type | New development |
Regional Context
Current Power Conditions
Electrification85% (rural 70%)
Distribution loss15~20% (aging, theft-related)
Outage hours150+ hrs/year (rural)
Infrastructure30-year+ aging equipment
Post-expansion target
Electrification100% (all households)
Distribution lossBelow 8%
Outage hoursWithin 30 hrs/year
InfrastructureFull modernization
Korean Participation Opportunities
01
Large-scale distribution equipment export
The project includes 8,000+ transformers, 5,000km+ of feeder lines, poles, switchgear, and circuit breakers. With significant single-project volumes, Korean manufacturers can maximize price competitiveness for bulk supply. Firms such as Korea Hyosung, Korea Electric Co, and Iljin Electric are positioned to participate.
02
Distribution line construction
Korean construction firms can participate in 5,000km+ of line works (pole installation, stringing, transformer installation). In addition, they can export distribution installation know-how and equipment such as boom trucks and aerial stringing machines while co-delivering workforce training.
03
Prepaid meter systems
A prepaid metering system is being introduced to improve collection performance in rural areas. Exporting Korean prepaid meter hardware and billing software can improve the distributor's receivables stability and cash flow.
04
Technology training and capacity building
Korean firms can provide operation and maintenance training for PBS and NESCO staff. Korea Electric Power's rural electrification experience from the 1970s and 1980s can be adapted, and distribution O&M manuals and training modules can be co-developed.
Project Engagement Flow
Distribution Expansion Participation Path
Project information
WB · PBS
→↓
PQ submission
Distribution performance
→↓
Bidding
Equipment and construction
→↓
Supply and installation
48-month execution
→↓
Technology transfer
Operational training
Network Expansion Mymensingh is the largest regional distribution infrastructure project in the area, providing a strong opportunity for Korean firms to export distribution equipment and construction solutions at scale.
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