Electricity Unit Price in Bangladesh 2026 — Bill Calculator
Calculate BPDB, DESCO, and DPDC electricity bills with BERC 2026 tariff slabs. Compare residential, commercial, prepaid, and postpaid costs instantly.
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The Bangladesh Electricity Bill Calculator is a free, private tool that estimates your monthly bill using the 2026 BERC-approved slab tariffs for BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, and NESCO consumers. The electricity unit price in Bangladesh 2026 follows a 7-slab progressive scale from ৳4.19/kWh (lifeline 0–50 units) up to ৳13.44/kWh (above 600 units), plus 5% VAT, demand charge, and meter rent. Enter kWh consumed to see the bill in seconds. Updated 2026-07-21.
How Bangladesh Electricity Bill Calculator Works
Calculate your Bangladesh electricity bill with 2026 BERC tariff slabs. This BPDB, DESCO, and DPDC bill calculator runs instantly in your browser, so your usage data stays private.
Common searches this page covers include Bangladesh electricity bill calculator, BPDB bill calculator, DESCO bill calculator, DPDC bill calculator, prepaid meter bill calculator, and 100 units electricity bill in Bangladesh. You can use the same form to estimate normal household usage or see how much one AC adds to the monthly bill.
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.
BERC 2026 Tariff Update — What Changed in March 2026
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission revised retail electricity tariffs effective 1 March 2026, with the highest slab (above 600 units) rising from ৳13.05 to ৳13.44 per kWh and the lifeline rate frozen at ৳4.19 to protect low-income households. Commercial users saw a flat ৳0.40/kWh increase to ৳10.55. The revision aligns retail prices with bulk supply tariff hikes by BPDB to recover subsidy costs — full notification is available at berc.org.bd. If you also want to estimate related monthly costs, pair this tool with our BD income tax calculator and BD loan EMI calculator to plan around the revised rates.
The Power Division has signalled further tariff reviews if global LNG and coal prices stay elevated through Q3 2026. Households planning major appliance purchases should also use our appliance running cost calculator to compare monthly running costs before buying. For salaried workers tracking total monthly expenses, pair this calculator with the BD income tax calculator and BD loan EMI calculator to see your full take-home budget after fixed costs.
How to Pay BPDB, DESCO, DPDC Bills Online in 2026
You can pay electricity bills through bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, Internet Banking (Sonali, Janata, Agrani, Rupali, EBL, BRAC Bank), and direct counter at distribution office cash receipt centers. Online payment via bKash/Nagad attracts a small service charge — check the bKash charge calculator or Nagad charge calculator to see the cheapest channel. DESCO and DPDC customers can also pay via the official DESCO+ and DPDC SMART apps with no charge. Late payment after the due date attracts a 5% surcharge plus disconnection notice on 2nd reminder — keep your billing cycle date noted to avoid penalties. Last updated 2026-05-23 with BERC March 2026 tariff revision.
Sample BPDB / DESCO Bills at Common Usage Levels (2026)
If you don't have your meter reading handy, here are sample residential postpaid bills with the BERC 1 March 2026 slab rates (energy + ৳45 demand charge + ৳40 meter rent + 5% VAT). 50 units (lifeline only) ≈ ৳308 total. 100 units ≈ ৳658 total. 200 units ≈ ৳1,375 total. 300 units ≈ ৳2,180 total. 400 units ≈ ৳3,375 total. 500 units ≈ ৳4,667 total. 600 units ≈ ৳5,959 total. Prepaid bills are about ৳85 lower (no demand charge or meter rent). These figures are slab-applied to each consumption band sequentially per BERC's revised tariff order; commercial users at 200 units would pay roughly ৳2,215 at the flat ৳10.55/kWh rate plus VAT.
Bangladesh Electricity Bill Calculator: Rooftop Solar Net-Metering Savings (2026)
If your bangladesh electricity bill calculator result is consistently in slab 4 or higher (above ৳11/kWh), a rooftop solar system with net-metering is now the fastest way to drop a slab. Per BERC's 2026 net-metering guidelines (published at berc.org.bd), residential customers under BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, and NESCO can export surplus solar generation to the grid and offset it against future consumption at the same retail slab rate. A typical 3 kW rooftop system in Dhaka produces ~360 kWh/month — enough to push a 500-unit household down to ~140 units of net billed consumption, moving them from slab 5 (৳12.30/kWh) down to slab 2 (৳6.48/kWh). Payback in 2026 for a 3 kW system is roughly 5–6 years at current tariffs, falling to 3–4 years if BERC approves the next round of slab increases. Run the calculator with your current units, then re-run with units minus 360 to see the slab-jump savings. Updated 2026-06-27.
Electricity Unit Price in Bangladesh 2026 — Per-Slab Rate Table
The electricity unit price in Bangladesh 2026 is set by BERC (Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission) on a graduated slab basis for residential postpaid customers under BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, and NESCO. As of the March 2026 tariff revision published at berc.org.bd, the per-kWh rates are: Lifeline 0–50 units: ৳4.19, Slab 1 (51–75): ৳5.72, Slab 2 (76–200): ৳6.48, Slab 3 (201–300): ৳7.59, Slab 4 (301–400): ৳10.40, Slab 5 (401–600): ৳12.30, and Slab 6 (601+): ৳13.44. Commercial and small-industry connections pay a flat ~৳10.55/kWh regardless of consumption. Add the ৳45 demand charge, ৳40 monthly meter rent (postpaid only), and 5% VAT to get your total bill. Prepaid customers pay only the per-unit rate plus VAT — a ৳85/month saving versus postpaid. Updated 2026-07-04.
Electricity Unit Price in Bangladesh 2026: BPDB vs DESCO vs DPDC vs NESCO Comparison
The electricity unit price in Bangladesh 2026 is set nationally by BERC and is IDENTICAL across BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, and NESCO for residential postpaid customers — same 7 slabs, same lifeline threshold, same VAT. What differs is: (1) meter rent (postpaid) — BPDB and NESCO ৳40/month, DESCO and DPDC ৳45/month; (2) prepaid meter recharge convenience — DESCO and DPDC support Nagad/bKash/Rocket/Upay recharge with instant top-up, BPDB requires branch or SureCash agent in most upazillas outside Dhaka Division; (3) surcharge for late payment — DESCO 5% on overdue, BPDB 2% on overdue after 15-day grace. So the "electricity unit price in Bangladesh 2026" question always resolves to the same BERC slab table above, but your effective monthly cost differs ৳15–85 based on which DISCO you fall under and whether you pay on time. Source: berc.org.bd tariff notification (March 2026). Updated 2026-07-12.
How to Reduce Your Bangladesh Electricity Bill in 2026 (Slab-Based Savings)
Bangladesh uses block tariff billing — each additional unit costs more, so moving from 320 units down to 280 units saves more than moving from 80 units to 40 units. According to the BERC 2026 tariff schedule, the jump from slab 3 (75–200 units) into slab 4 (201–300 units) and slab 5 (301–400 units, ৳11+/kWh) is where most middle-class families bleed. Three slab-aware tactics: (1) shift one AC's running hours to off-peak — same unit cost but smoother monthly load; (2) replace one 40W tube light with a 9W LED (saves ~30 units/month for a four-bulb household), often enough to drop one slab; (3) switch from postpaid to prepaid — postpaid customers pay a ৳40 monthly meter rent that prepaid users avoid. Run this calculator before and after each change to see your actual taka savings. Updated 2026-06-19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the electricity rate per unit in Bangladesh 2026?
Bangladesh residential electricity rates range from ৳4.19/kWh for the lifeline slab (0-50 units) to ৳13.44/kWh for consumption above 600 units. Commercial rate is ৳10.55/kWh flat.
How is the electricity bill calculated in Bangladesh?
The bill is calculated by applying progressive slab rates to units consumed, then adding demand charge (৳45 for postpaid), meter rent (৳40), and 5% VAT on the total.
Is prepaid meter cheaper than postpaid?
Yes, prepaid meters save about ৳85/month by avoiding demand charge (৳45) and meter rent (৳40). The energy rate per kWh is the same for both meter types.
How many units does an AC use per month?
A 1.5 ton inverter AC running 8 hours daily uses approximately 432 kWh per month. Non-inverter ACs use about 30-40% more energy.
What is the lifeline tariff in Bangladesh?
The lifeline tariff of ৳4.19/kWh applies to households consuming 50 units or less per month. It is designed to provide affordable electricity to low-income families.
How can I reduce my electricity bill?
Use LED bulbs, set AC to 25 degrees, switch to a prepaid meter, keep consumption below 200 units to stay in lower slabs, and use energy-efficient appliances. Inverter ACs save 30-40% energy.
When did BERC change electricity tariffs in 2026?
BERC revised retail electricity tariffs effective 1 March 2026. The highest slab (above 600 units) rose from ৳13.05 to ৳13.44 per kWh, while the lifeline rate stayed at ৳4.19 to protect low-income households. Commercial users saw a flat ৳0.40/kWh increase to ৳10.55/kWh. Full notification is at berc.org.bd.
How do I pay BPDB, DESCO, or DPDC bills online?
You can pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, internet banking from Sonali/Janata/Agrani/Rupali/EBL/BRAC Bank, or the DESCO+ and DPDC SMART apps. bKash and Nagad charge a small service fee, while bank apps and DESCO+ are usually free. Late payment after the due date adds a 5% surcharge plus disconnection notice on the second reminder.
How much is the 100 unit electricity bill in Bangladesh 2026?
For residential postpaid customers, 100 units costs approximately ৳658 total — that is energy charge (50 units at ৳4.19 lifeline + 25 units at ৳5.72 + 25 units at ৳6.48), plus ৳45 demand charge, ৳40 meter rent, and 5% VAT. Prepaid meters skip the demand charge and meter rent, so 100 units on a prepaid meter is closer to ৳573. Use the calculator above with 100 in the units field to see the exact slab-by-slab breakdown.
What is BERC and who sets electricity prices in Bangladesh?
BERC (Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission) is the independent body that approves retail electricity, gas, and petroleum tariffs across Bangladesh. BERC publishes tariff orders for BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, NESCO, and REB after public hearings. The most recent residential revision took effect 1 March 2026; full notifications are published at berc.org.bd. Utility companies cannot change retail prices without BERC approval.
Why is my Bangladesh electricity unit price higher than the rate chart shows?
Block (slab) tariffs are sequential, not flat. If you consume 350 units, the first 50 are billed at the lifeline rate (৳4.19), the next 25 at ৳5.72, and so on — only the last band crosses ৳11/kWh. Your average effective rate is the weighted blend across slabs, which always exceeds the lowest slab and falls below the highest. Compare your bill total against the calculator output above; if they differ by more than ৳50 you may also be charged for service deposit replenishment or the 1% rebate refund — both are itemized on BPDB / DESCO bills.
Do all Bangladesh utility companies (BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, NESCO, REB) charge the same unit price?
Residential energy slab rates are unified nationwide by BERC, so the per-kWh price for a given slab is the same whether you are on BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, NESCO, or REB. What can differ between utilities is the demand charge, meter rent, service connection deposit, and applicable surcharges. Rural REB customers also have separate irrigation and small-industries tariffs. Always check the rate column on your printed bill — it lists the utility name and effective tariff order date.
Why does my Bangladesh electricity bill double in summer (April–August)?
AC usage drives summer bills above winter ones by 2–4× because each AC ton uses roughly 1.2 kW and runs many more hours per day in April through August. A single 1.5-ton inverter AC running 8 hours daily adds about 430 kWh per month — enough to push most households from slab 2 (৳6.48/kWh) up to slab 4 (৳10.40/kWh) or slab 5 (৳12.30/kWh). The marginal cost of that extra slab can be ৳3,000+ per month. Setting the AC to 25°C, cleaning filters monthly, and using ceiling fans in tandem cuts AC consumption roughly 20–30%.
Am I eligible for solar net-metering with my Bangladesh electricity connection?
Most residential connections under BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, NESCO, and REB are eligible for net-metering once the proposed rooftop system size is ≤ your sanctioned load and ≤ 70% of your transformer capacity. You apply through your utility (DESCO Customer Care, DPDC Office, BPDB Distribution Office, etc.) with a load calculation from a SREDA-approved EPC contractor. Approval typically takes 30–60 days and requires installation of a bi-directional meter. Full eligibility rules are published in BERC\\'s 2026 net-metering guidelines at berc.org.bd.
Is the electricity unit price in Bangladesh 2026 different for BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, and NESCO?
No — the per-kWh slab rates are unified nationally by BERC. All four residential DISCOs (BPDB, DESCO, DPDC, NESCO) charge the same ৳4.19–৳13.44 per unit across the 7 slabs after the March 2026 revision. Differences are in meter rent (৳40–৳45/month postpaid), online-recharge convenience (DESCO/DPDC are fastest via Nagad/bKash), and late-payment surcharge (2–5%). If you switch DISCOs — say Dhaka DESCO to Dhaka DPDC when you move — your per-unit tariff does NOT change; only your meter rent and payment channel change.
When was the electricity unit price in Bangladesh 2026 last revised?
BERC revised residential slab tariffs effective 1 March 2026. Notable changes: slab 6 (601+ units) rose from ৳13.05 to ৳13.44/kWh, commercial flat rate rose from ৳10.15 to ৳10.55/kWh, and the lifeline (0–50 units) rate stayed at ৳4.19 to protect low-income households. The next revision is expected Q1 2027 based on BERC\\'s historical cadence of annual to 18-month reviews. Track upcoming hearings at berc.org.bd.