UpdatedTariff updated for June 2026
Rates now reflect the latest BERC government tariff, effective from the June 2026 billing cycle.
Electricity Unit Price in Bangladesh 2026
What one unit (kWh) of electricity costs right now — the full BERC-approved per-unit rate list for every consumer category.
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How much does 1 unit of electricity cost in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) approved rates, effective from the June 2026 billing cycle.
Typical household (76–200 units a month)
৳8.50per unit (kWh)
A demand charge and 5% VAT are added on top to reach your total bill.
Residential (LT-A) — price per unit, by monthly usage
- 76–200 units৳8.50
- 201–300 units৳9.10
- 301–400 units৳9.62
- 401–600 units৳15.01
- 601 units and above৳17.35
Low usage: if your whole month is 50 units or less you pay the lifeline rate of ৳4.63; up to 75 units it is ৳5.26. Both steps were left unchanged in the 2026 revision.
Commercial (LT-E) — per unit
- Flat৳15.36
- Peak৳18.43
- Off-peak৳13.82
Low Tension (LT) - 230/400V
Rates applicable for consumers connected at LT level. Includes Residential, Commercial, and Small Industry.
LT-A: Residential
Most homesResidential Light & Fan, Domestic
LT-B: Irrigation/Agricultural Pump
Irrigation and Agricultural usage
LT-C 1: Small Industry
Small scale industrial connections
LT-C 2: Construction
Temporary connections for construction
LT-D 1: Education, Religious, Charitable & Hospital
Hospitals, Educational institutions, etc.
LT-D 2: Street Light & Water Pump
Public services like street lighting
LT-D 3: EV & Battery Charging Station
Electric vehicle or battery charging
LT-E: Commercial & Office
Offices, Shops, and Commercial hubs
LT-T: Temporary
Short-term temporary connections
| Category | Rate / Calculation | Demand |
|---|---|---|
LT-A: ResidentialMost homes LT-AResidential Light & Fan, Domestic | Monthly units → ৳ per unit 0-50Lifeline৳4.63 0-75৳5.26 76-200৳8.50 201-300৳9.10 301-400৳9.62 401-600৳15.01 601-Above৳17.35 | ৳42/kVA |
LT-B: Irrigation/Agricultural Pump LT-BIrrigation and Agricultural usage | ৳6.04/ kWh | ৳42/kVA |
LT-C 1: Small Industry LT-C1Small scale industrial connections | Peak৳15.27 Off-Peak৳11.45 | ৳48/kVA |
LT-C 2: Construction LT-C2Temporary connections for construction | ৳18.09/ kWh | ৳120/kVA |
LT-D 1: Education, Religious, Charitable & Hospital LT-D1Hospitals, Educational institutions, etc. | ৳9.05/ kWh | ৳60/kVA |
LT-D 2: Street Light & Water Pump LT-D2Public services like street lighting | ৳11.46/ kWh | ৳90/kVA |
LT-D 3: EV & Battery Charging Station LT-D3Electric vehicle or battery charging | Peak৳14.20 Off-Peak৳10.22 Super Off-Peak৳9.09 | ৳90/kVA |
LT-E: Commercial & Office LT-EOffices, Shops, and Commercial hubs | Peak৳18.43 Off-Peak৳13.82 | ৳90/kVA |
LT-T: Temporary LT-TShort-term temporary connections | ৳23.81/ kWh | ৳120/kVA |
Important Notes:
- Lifeline (0–50 units): The ৳4.63 rate applies only if your total monthly use is 50 units or less. Use more than 50 and the regular slabs apply, starting at the 0–75 step.
- Off-Peak Hours: Generally 11:00 PM to 5:00 PM next day (For LT-D3 and MT-7: 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
- Super Off-Peak: 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Only for LT-D3 and MT-7)
- Peak Hours: Generally 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- VAT: Applicable as per government rates
- One-time Payment Rebate: 5% discount applicable for all customer categories
- Pre-paid Meter Rebate: 0.5% rebate on net bill (excluding VAT)
Rates effective from the June 2026 billing cycle · last verified · source Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission
Use these rates
Tariff rates are most useful when you put them to work. The links below open tools and guides that use these exact figures.
Bill calculator
Enter your units and get a slab-by-slab breakdown at the current BERC tariff.
Appliance cost calculator
Enter wattage and daily run-hours for any appliance to see exact cost per day and per month at the current Bangladesh tariff. Covers single appliances and full-home loads.
Consumer categories
The category on your meter (LT-A, LT-B, LT-C, LT-D, LT-E, MT, HT, EHT) decides what you pay. Here's exactly what each one means and who qualifies.
EV charging
Charging an electric vehicle? Home charging stays on your residential tariff — and here's the tariff, charger types and approval steps for a public charging station.