electricity bills
How load shedding is disrupting daily life
Navigating scorching Bangladeshi summers, residents across Dhaka face relentless load shedding, driving up electricity bills while disrupting household water supplies, garment factory production, and student exam preparation amid pervasive financial and emotional anxiety.
27 August 2026
Electricity price hiked, consumers to pay Tk 1.52 more per kilowatt-hour
BERC raises retail electricity price by 16.68% and wholesale rate by 19.85%
3 June 2026
Does keeping your AC at 27° with fan turned on really save money?
Dhaka's scorching summers inevitably lead to a surge in air conditioner (AC) usage. While escaping the heat is essential, the resulting spike in electricity bills can be a significant concern. Fortunately, a data-driven approach to AC settings, combined with the strategic use of fans, offers a solution that prioritizes both comfort and cost-effectiveness.
6 May 2024
Efficient use of AC can reduce electricity bills: experts
However, although ACs provide a much-needed respite from the heat, the home appliance also draws a lot of power, leading to higher electricity bills and putting a further strain on people who are already suffering due to heightened inflation.
29 April 2024
10 ways to reduce your electricity bills
Utility bills are on the rise. One must be cautious about the consumption of electricity in order to keep a check on the monthly bill. An increased use of electrical appliances, because of the warm and humid weather can translate to hefty bills, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Listed below are 10 tips and tricks that can help reduce your electricity bill.
14 June 2023
Govt waives surcharge of electricity bills for residential consumers
The government today waived surcharge for late payment of electricity bills by residential consumers in order to mitigate sufferings of the clients amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
19 July 2020
Hundreds without electricity throng DPDC's Azimpur office to pay bills
While most Dhaka residents are staying home to help contain the spread of coronavirus, hundreds of people throng the Azimpur office of Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) today to pay their electricity bills
29 March 2020
Rs 55cr electricity bill leaves family in shock
When Krishna Prasad returned to his home in Indian district Ranchi from a wedding few days ago, he was in for a shock. A whopping Rs 55 crore monthly electricity bill had been delivered to his house.
31 May 2015