Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- A move is underway to install pre-paid metres for electricity consumers in Cumilla and Mymensigh regions as part of the government's plan to gradually replace all the post-paid electricity metres.

According to official sources at the Power Division, state-owned Power Development Board (PDB), which is responsible for power distribution system in Cumilla and Mymensingh regions, will implement the pre-paid meter project.

They said the PDB has already selected Chinese firm Shenzhen Star Instrument Co., Ltd (Sh.Star) through a tender process to supply, install and provide post-installation services to the consumers.

A top official at the PDB said the Chinese firm will supply a total of 150,575 pre-paid meters by December 2...