Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission or BERC,[1] is a regulatory agency that regulates the gas, electricity and petroleum products in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[2] [3]

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission
Formation2004
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Websitewww.berc.org.bd

History

The commission was created in 2004 and is responsible for the setting up of gas and electricity prices in Bangladesh. Its also arbitrates disputes in the energy industry.[2] Its approval is need for any changes in the price of electricity.[4] The Energy Security Fund is under this agency.[5]

References
  1. "Govt to raise funds through stock mkt for mega projects in power sector". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. Riaz, Ali; Rahman, Mohammad Sajjadur. Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Bangladesh. Routledge. p. 251. ISBN 9781317308775.
  3. "Still no policy on using Energy Security Fund". Dhaka Tribune. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  4. "Gas, power prices to soar". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  5. "Bapex to dig 29 onshore gas wells in two years". Dhaka Tribune. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
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