Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The state-run power distribution companies have also placed their plea demanding retail tariff hike of power amid PDB's indirect proposal of bulk tariff hike placed a few days earlier. Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has decided to hold public hearing sessions in response to the tariff hike proposals from the state-owned companies starting from 28th November, said a public notice issued by the BERC.

According to the notice, a series of public hearings are to be held at the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) office starting from 28th November to 3rd December of this year. The commission will make the decision on price hike after the hearing.

The public hearing on bulk power tariff proposals of...