Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- In a move aimed at reducing public expenditure on electricity procurement the interim government has revised the tariffs of three state-run gas-based power plants in Ashuganj, Siddhirganj and Haripur.

The officials concerned are expecting annual savings of about Tk 119.06 crore through this pragmatic move.

The approvals were given at a recent meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase held at the Secretariat.

According to the Power Division, the tariff rationalisation initiative is part of the government's broader effort to ensure more efficient use of public funds, reduce the financial burden of power purchases on the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), and improve overall fiscal disciplin...