Dhaka, May 21 -- Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Thursday strongly protested a proposed hike in electricity tariffs, warning that any further increase would worsen the financial burden on middle- and low-income households and further fuel inflation.

The consumer rights body raised the concern over the possible power tariff hike during a public hearing organised by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC).

CAB said ordinary consumers are already under severe economic pressure due to high inflation, rising prices of essential commodities and increased fuel and living expenses.

It said the burden of inefficiencies in the power sector, including system losses, delayed projects, excessive expenditures, and capacity pa...