Bangladesh in Deal to buy Burma Hydro Dam Electricity

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Energy starved Burma has reportedly agreed to build two hydroelectric dams in southwestern Arakan State to supply Bangladesh with electricity. The projects at Michuang and Lemro will have power generating capacities of 575 megawatts, according to the Financial Express newspaper in Dhaka quoting Bangladeshi energy ministry officials.

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The Irrawaddy Weekly Business Roundup

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2010-09-04

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2010-09-20

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English

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