A Bangladesh government-appointed committee examining power generation contracts, including one with India’s Adani Power (ADAN.NS), has urged the interim government to hire a global legal firm to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into deals under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime.

Bangladesh plans to review seven electricity supply contracts, including the one with Adani Power Ltd., signed during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule.

A review committee formed by Bangladesh’s interim government on Sunday recommended engaging an investigation agency to examine power agreements signed by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime with different business groups,

The national review committee of Bangladesh's power and energy ministry on Sunday recommended a review of major power contracts awarded by the .

Bangladesh to review power deals under Sheikh Hasina's leadership, Adani Group scrutinised over unpaid dues and legal issues

Bangladesh said that external legal expertise is essential for a detailed review, which may lead to the renegotiation or even termination of certain contracts, including Adani Power

In value terms, India’s power exports to Bangladesh had crossed $1 billion, almost 10 per cent of India’s total exports to its neighbour.

Bangladesh interim government is reviewing power deals made by previous government. One deal involves India's Adani Group. A committee recommends hiring investigators to examine these agreements. The committee believes some agreements might need cancellation or renegotiation.