United Power Generation & Distribution Company Limited (UPGDCL), referred to by partners as United Power, operates as a power generation and distribution company in Bangladesh. Incorporated on 15 January 2007 and headquartered at “United House”, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka‑1212, the company is listed on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange and the Chittagong Stock Exchange. Within the national power system it acts as an independent producer and supplier of electricity, managing over 2,137 MW of installed capacity in Bangladesh, of which 1,066 MW is powered by Wärtsilä engine technology.
United Power’s stated strategic objectives focus on expanding electricity generation capacity in Bangladesh in a safe, economical and rapid manner, aligned with the Government of Bangladesh’s Vision 2021 and the growth in national electricity demand. The company emphasizes a culture of safe operation aimed at maintaining zero casualties, efficient utilization of capital, machinery, materials and human resources, and the enhancement of generation capacity in the near term. It also seeks to earn the confidence and trust of stakeholders by performing above their expectations and to ensure fair returns to shareholders through stable profitability. In its role as a corporate entity, United Power commits to social responsibility and to improving the well‑being of local communities surrounding its operations.