DHAKA, June 18, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has increased monthly electricity allowance for its officers and employees, following the redetermination of the retail price of electricity.

“The decision of increasing the electricity allowance will come into effect from June 2026,” according to a BPDB notification.

According to the BPDB decision, officers and employees working regularly and on deputation at BPDB will receive an electricity allowance of Tk 3,584 per month.

The notification said that as per the previous decision of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources and the decision of the 1414th General Board Meeting of BPDB, an amount equivalent to 400 units of electricity bill is being paid as electricity allowance to officers and employees.

But recently, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has re-determined the retail price of electricity, so the amount of allowance has been increased in line with the current cost of using 400 units of residential electricity, it said.

The notification, however, said as per latest decision, the BPDB will pay Tk 3,584, per month for a residential connection of one phase with 2 kilowatt load.

However, a condition was imposed in order to receive the aforesaid benefit. As per the condition, officers and employees under distribution areas of BPDB will have to ensure collection of outstanding electricity bills.