Dhaka, June 4 -- Considering the sufferings of lifeline consumers across the country, the power division has requested Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to reconsider the new electricity tariff.

The power division has sent a letter to the BERC requesting it to review the re-determined tariff for marginal consumers (lifeline) in light of the proposal sent by Bangladesh Power Development Board on May 3, 2026, BSS reports.

According to the ministry's spokesperson, the division expected that the BERC will take necessary steps in this regard soon.

It said recently, the BERC re-fixed power tariff of various customer categories of power distribution organizations/companies through public hearing on May 20-21, 2026.

The BERC revi...