The power distributors are also taking action against 290 of their staffers over the exorbitant bills. The government is considering the extension of late fee waiver for residential customers in order to dispose of the wave of complaints over inflated bills first, Power Secretary Sultan Ahmed said at an online press conference on Sunday. He briefed the media about the findings of six firms distributing power across the country in investigations into the allegations of inflated bills. A journalist asked why the staffers will face action as it was the government that decided to make the bills on guestimates and adjust later. The authorities are examining whether the officials neglected duty in making the bills, the secretary replied.

Source: bd News24 July 05, 2020 13:18 UTC