Bangladesh may not start exporting electricity anytime soon unless production costs go cheaper than that of India, officials have said. An adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina felt that export of power to India might not be considered until economic implications and feasibility are found favourable. "(Electricity) export will make sense only if production costs, including financial charges, are lower than that of India," PM's economic affairs adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman told a recent meeting. He said Bangladesh has been incurring foreign debt to produce adequate electricity to meet the local demand. The plan to export electricity to India during winter might also not be successful since the season overlaps in both countries, Mr Rahman cited. "So, excess power in...