, June 2 -- Electricity consumers across the country are set to face higher bills as the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is scheduled to announce revised electricity tariffs on Wednesday afternoon.

The new tariff structure will be unveiled during a press briefing at 3:00pm at the BERC headquarters in the capital's Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), according to officials.

The announcement follows recent public hearings on proposals submitted by power sector entities seeking increases in wholesale and retail electricity tariffs to address mounting financial deficits and reduce subsidy dependence.

Sector insiders said the regulator has been reviewing recommendations made by its technical evaluation committee, whic...