Electricity Unit Price in Bangladesh 2026
Per-unit slab rates from the June 2026 bill, the same for DESCO, DPDC, NESCO, BPDB, WZPDCL and Palli Bidyut, then a bill calculator. বিদ্যুৎ বিল ইউনিট রেট ২০২৬ — আবাসিক ও বাণিজ্যিকLast updated: October 2026. Rates from the BERC notices of 3 and 4 June 2026.
1 unit electricity price in Bangladesh 2026
| Units in the month | ৳ per unit (kWh) | Before June 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline: 0–50 units (লাইফ লাইন) | 4.63 | 4.63 |
| Step 1: 0–75 units (প্রথম ধাপ) | 5.26 | 5.26 |
| Step 2: 76–200 units | 8.50 | 7.20 |
| Step 3: 201–300 units | 9.10 | 7.59 |
| Step 4: 301–400 units | 9.62 | 8.02 |
| Step 5: 401–600 units | 15.01 | 12.67 |
| Step 6: above 600 units | 17.35 | 14.61 |
| Demand charge | ৳42 per kW of sanctioned load, per month (unchanged) | |
How the steps work: each unit is charged at the rate of the step it falls in. At 250 units you pay 75 units at ৳5.26, 125 at ৳8.50 and 50 at ৳9.10. The ৳4.63 lifeline rate is only for lifeline connections that use 50 units or less; everyone else starts at ৳5.26.
Electricity bill calculator
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What does one appliance add to the bill?
Extra units land in your highest step, so an AC or heater costs more per unit than your average. Use the wattage printed on the appliance.
What changed in June 2026
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) reset retail electricity prices in a notice dated 3 June 2026, effective from the June 2026 bill month. Residential rates from Step 2 upward rose: 76–200 units went from ৳7.20 to ৳8.50, 201–300 from ৳7.59 to ৳9.10, 301–400 from ৳8.02 to ৳9.62, 401–600 from ৳12.67 to ৳15.01 and above 600 from ৳14.61 to ৳17.35. Commercial flat rate went from ৳13.01 to ৳15.36.
One day later, on 4 June 2026, BERC issued a correction. The planned rises for the lifeline step (to ৳5.32) and Step 1 (to ৳6.18) were withdrawn. Those two stay at ৳4.63 and ৳5.26. Many rate lists online copied only the first notice and show the wrong figures for small users. Demand charges did not change.
Electricity bill at 100, 200, 300 units
| Units | Energy charge | With 5% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 50 (lifeline) | ৳231.50 | ৳243.08 |
| 75 | ৳394.50 | ৳414.23 |
| 100 | ৳607.00 | ৳637.35 |
| 150 | ৳1,032.00 | ৳1,083.60 |
| 200 | ৳1,457.00 | ৳1,529.85 |
| 300 | ৳2,367.00 | ৳2,485.35 |
| 400 | ৳3,329.00 | ৳3,495.45 |
| 500 | ৳4,830.00 | ৳5,071.50 |
| 600 | ৳6,331.00 | ৳6,647.55 |
The table shows the energy charge only. A real bill adds the demand charge (৳42 per kW of sanctioned load for a home), meter rent, and 5% VAT. The calculator above adds them when you enter your load and meter rent.
DESCO unit price 2026
DESCO (Dhaka Electric Supply Company, north Dhaka) charges the BERC rates in the table at the top of this page: ৳4.63 lifeline, then ৳5.26, ৳8.50, ৳9.10, ৳9.62, ৳15.01 and ৳17.35 per unit. BERC sets one retail tariff for all distributors, so there is no separate DESCO rate. DESCO publishes the order on its electricity tariff page.
DPDC unit price 2026
DPDC (Dhaka Power Distribution Company, south and central Dhaka and Narayanganj) uses the same BERC slab rates and the same ৳42 per kW residential demand charge. DPDC posts the new and earlier tariff orders on its tariff rate page.
NESCO, BPDB, WZPDCL and Palli Bidyut (REB) unit price 2026
The BERC notice names every distributor it covers: Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), the Palli Bidyut Samities under the Rural Electrification Board (BREB), DPDC, DESCO, West Zone Power Distribution Company (WZPDCL) and Northern Electricity Supply (NESCO). All of them bill homes on the same steps and rates. BPDB lists the order and the correction on its tariff rate page.
Commercial electricity unit price 2026
| Consumer class | ৳ per unit | Demand ৳/kW/month |
|---|---|---|
| LT-B: irrigation and agricultural pumps | 6.04 | 42 |
| LT-C1: small industry — flat | 12.73 | 48 |
| LT-C1: small industry — off-peak / peak | 11.45 / 15.27 | 48 |
| LT-C2: construction | 18.09 | 120 |
| LT-D1: education, religious and charitable institutions, hospitals | 9.05 | 60 |
| LT-D2: street lights and water pumps | 11.46 | 90 |
| LT-D3: EV and battery charging — flat | 11.36 | 90 |
| LT-E: commercial and office — flat (বাণিজ্যিক) | 15.36 | 90 |
| LT-E: commercial and office — off-peak / peak | 13.82 / 18.43 | 90 |
| LT-T: temporary connection | 23.81 | 120 |
Commercial and office connections (LT-E) pay ৳15.36 per unit on a flat meter, or ৳13.82 off-peak and ৳18.43 at peak on a time-of-use meter, with a demand charge of ৳90 per kW. BERC defines peak as 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm and off-peak as 11:00 pm to 5:00 pm the next day for most classes.
Prepaid meter unit price
Prepaid and postpaid meters use the same unit price. The difference in the 2026 order is a rebate: prepaid customers get 0.5% off the net bill before VAT. On a ৳2,000 net bill that is ৳10. The calculator applies it when you choose Prepaid.
How this calculator works
Energy charge is built step by step from the units you enter. Demand charge is your sanctioned load in kW times the class rate. VAT is 5% of the bill after any prepaid rebate. Meter rent and sanctioned load are taken from what you type, because they differ by meter and connection and are printed on your own bill. The result is an estimate: arrears, late-payment surcharge and adjustments are not included.
Sources: BERC notice no. 28.01.0000.012.04.003.26.2521 dated 3 June 2026 and correction no. 28.01.0000.012.04.003.26.2569 dated 4 June 2026, as published by BPDB and DPDC; earlier rates from Bangladesh Gazette SRO 43-Law/2024 of 29 February 2024. Paying the bill through a wallet has its own fee: see bKash and Nagad, Rocket and Upay charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of 1 unit of electricity in Bangladesh in 2026?
For homes, from the June 2026 bill: ৳4.63 for lifeline users (0–50 units), then ৳5.26 for 0–75 units, ৳8.50 for 76–200, ৳9.10 for 201–300, ৳9.62 for 301–400, ৳15.01 for 401–600 and ৳17.35 above 600 units. Commercial flat rate is ৳15.36. VAT of 5% and a demand charge are added.
Is the DESCO unit price different from DPDC, NESCO or Palli Bidyut?
No. BERC sets one retail tariff, and its June 2026 notice covers BPDB, the Palli Bidyut Samities, DPDC, DESCO, WZPDCL and NESCO. The residential steps and rates are the same for all of them.
How much is the electricity bill for 100 units in Bangladesh?
The energy charge is ৳607.00: 75 units at ৳5.26 plus 25 units at ৳8.50. With 5% VAT that is ৳637.35, before the demand charge and meter rent on your bill.
How much is the electricity bill for 200 and 300 units?
The energy charge is ৳1,457.00 for 200 units and ৳2,367.00 for 300 units. With 5% VAT that is ৳1,529.85 and ৳2,485.35, before demand charge and meter rent.
When did the electricity price increase in 2026?
BERC issued the new retail tariff on 3 June 2026, effective from the June 2026 bill month. On 4 June 2026 it withdrew the increase for the lifeline step and the first step, which stay at ৳4.63 and ৳5.26.
What is the lifeline rate and who gets it?
The lifeline rate is ৳4.63 per unit for 0–50 units. BERC's notice says only lifeline consumers get it. A household that uses more than 50 units is billed from Step 1 at ৳5.26 from the first unit.
What is the commercial electricity unit price in Bangladesh 2026?
LT-E commercial and office connections pay ৳15.36 per unit on a flat rate, or ৳13.82 off-peak and ৳18.43 at peak, plus a demand charge of ৳90 per kW per month and 5% VAT.
Is a prepaid meter cheaper per unit?
The unit price is the same. Under the 2026 order prepaid customers get a 0.5% rebate on the net bill before VAT.
What is the demand charge on an electricity bill?
It is a monthly charge on your sanctioned load. For residential connections it is ৳42 per kW per month, so a 2 kW connection pays ৳84. The June 2026 order left demand charges unchanged.