Bangladesh Electricity Bill Calculator
Calculate your electricity bill with BERC 2026 tariff slabs. Supports residential and commercial connections, prepaid and postpaid meters.
Slab Breakdown
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Bangladesh Electricity Tariff 2026
Electricity tariff in Bangladesh is regulated by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). The residential tariff follows a progressive slab structure where the per-unit rate increases as consumption goes up. This calculator uses the latest 2026 BERC-approved rates for BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, and other distribution utilities across Bangladesh.
Residential Tariff Slabs (2026)
The residential tariff has seven slabs. The lifeline slab (0-50 units) at ৳4.19/kWh is designed for low-income households. As consumption increases, the rate rises progressively: 51-75 units at ৳5.72, 76-200 units at ৳6.48, 201-300 at ৳7.59, 301-400 at ৳10.40, 401-600 at ৳12.30, and above 600 units at ৳13.44 per kWh. Note that the slab rate applies to the entire consumption, not just the units within that slab range for the lifeline category.
Additional Charges
Your electricity bill includes several charges beyond the energy cost. A demand charge of ৳45 per kW is applicable for postpaid meters. Meter rent ranges from ৳10-40 depending on meter type. VAT at 5% is added to the total energy charge. Prepaid meters do not have demand charge or meter rent, making them slightly cheaper overall.
Bill Calculation Formula
Total Bill = Energy Charge + Demand Charge + Meter Rent + VAT (5%)
Energy Charge = Sum of (units in each slab x slab rate)
How to Read Your Electricity Meter
For digital meters, note the current reading and subtract the previous month's reading to get units consumed. For prepaid meters, the remaining balance and consumed units are shown on the meter display. Check your meter regularly to track consumption patterns and identify high-usage appliances.
Tips to Save Electricity
Use LED bulbs instead of incandescent (saves 80% on lighting). Set AC temperature to 25 degrees Celsius instead of lower settings. Use fans with AC to distribute cool air. Turn off appliances when not in use. Consider a prepaid meter to avoid demand charge and meter rent. Keep consumption below 200 units to stay in the lower tariff slabs.
Prepaid vs Postpaid Meters
Prepaid meters offer several advantages: no demand charge (saves ৳45/month), no meter rent, no late payment penalty, and real-time consumption tracking. Postpaid meters have the convenience of paying monthly bills but include demand charge and meter rent. For most households, prepaid meters result in 5-10% lower bills.