Dhaka: Considering the suffering of lifeline consumers across the country, the power division has requested the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to reconsider the new electricity tariff. The power division has sent a letter to the BERC, urging a review of the re-determined tariff for marginal consumers (lifeline) based on a proposal submitted by the Bangladesh Power Development Board on May 3, 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a spokesperson from the ministry indicated that the division expects BERC to take necessary measures soon. The BERC recently re-fixed power tariffs for various customer categories of power distribution organizations and companies following a public hearing on May 20-21, 2026.
The BERC revised wholesale (bulk), transmission, and retail electricity tariffs under sections 22(b) and 34 of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act, 2003. The spokesperson noted that the revised tariff did not reflect the proposed rates for marginal (lifeline) customers as anticipated by the power division.
The power division expressed concerns that the new tariff would increase the expenditure of marginal consumers (lifeline), particularly impacting low-income and lower-middle-class families, which could adversely affect their living standards. Furthermore, the current government has taken steps to enhance the quality of life for low-income and lower-middle-class families in the country.
As a result, the new tariff for marginal consumers (lifeline) does not align with the policy adopted by the government.