Veteran Power Sector Engineer
Power Grid Chief Engineer Abdur Rashid Khan Dies
- He died on 26 October while receiving treatment for a heart condition
- He graduated in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from BUET in 1992
- He began his career at BPDB in 1994 and later led Power Grid
Engineer Abdur Rashid Khan, managing director of Power Grid Bangladesh PLC and a board member of the Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited (NPCBL), died on Monday, 26 October 2026, while receiving treatment for a heart condition. He passed away at approximately 12:10 pm, according to a condolence statement issued by NPCBL.
His death has prompted deep grief among NPCBL’s board members, officials and employees. The statement described him as an experienced engineer, a power-grid specialist and a respected figure in Bangladesh’s power sector. His contributions to power-sector development, grid management and the activities of NPCBL, the company responsible for operating the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, were remembered with respect.
Born in Dhaka in 1967, Khan graduated in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1992.
He began his professional career as an assistant engineer at the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) in 1994. On 7 June 2000, he joined Power Grid. After serving in various roles during his long career, he became managing director of the organisation.
He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter, along with colleagues, well-wishers and many others who respected him.
NPCBL’s board and employees expressed condolences to his bereaved family, relatives and colleagues, and prayed for the salvation of his soul. The Power Grid community also mourned his death and conveyed sympathy to his family, praying that they find strength and patience to endure their loss.
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