State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid also does not think the prices have been raised ‘too much’. “I believe the hike is insignificant and will not affect living standards of people. The ministry had asked the BERC to raise prices of each unit by 12 to 15 percent, State Minister Hamid said. Users will get to save Tk 17-22 on minimum bills for using up to 15 units. This is the eighth time during the Awami League administration's two terms since 2009 that the retail power prices have been hiked.

Source: bd News24 November 24, 2017 12:22 UTC