Electricity Bill Calculator
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How to calculate Electricity Bill?
To calculate the electricity bill in Bangladesh for Desco and Nesco, you need to follow the formula below:
Unit Price + (Demand charge × Load) + 5% VAT(Additional late payment fee could also be applied).You can easily calculate the total bill from this website by following these steps:
- Get the current meter reading in units.
- Subtract current meter reading from previous month's total reading.
- Select the consumer type from the dropdown.(Example: For home electricity, select Residential LT-A)
- Enter the Unit and Load values.Check your bill paper for Load value. More info at Docs.
- Click on Calculate Bill.
How Electricity Rates Work
For residential consumers (LT-A category), Bangladesh uses a progressive tariff system where the per-unit cost increases with higher consumption. This encourages energy conservation. The "lifeline" rate of ৳4.63/unit applies only to households consuming 50 units or less per month.
Low Usage
৳4.63
per unit (0-50 units)
Medium Usage
৳7.20
per unit (76-200 units)
High Usage
৳14.61
per unit (600+ units)
Electricity Rates Overview
Residential Tier Rates
Price per unit increases with consumption (LT-A)
💡 Keep usage under 50 units for the lowest ৳4.63/unit lifeline rate
Rate by Consumer Category
Flat rate comparison across different consumer types
🌾 Agricultural pumps have the lowest rate at ৳5.25/unit
Sample Bill Breakdown
Components of a typical 200-unit residential bill
Understanding Your Electricity Bill in Bangladesh
Electricity billing in Bangladesh follows a tiered pricing structure set by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). Your bill consists of three main components: the energy charge (based on units consumed), demand charge (based on your sanctioned load), and 5% VAT.
Electricity Distribution Companies
This calculator works for all major electricity distributors in Bangladesh including:
- DESCO - Dhaka Electric Supply Company (North Dhaka)
- DPDC - Dhaka Power Distribution Company (South Dhaka)
- NESCO - Northern Electricity Supply Company
- BPDB - Bangladesh Power Development Board
- WZPDCL - West Zone Power Distribution Company
- PBS - Palli Bidyut Samity (Rural areas)
Note: Rates are effective from February 2024 as per the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. For the complete official tariff schedule, visit our Tariff page
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