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| Abbreviation | BERC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2003 |
| Legal status | Autonomous Commission |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
| Website | www |
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]
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]
| Sl | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | MD. Nurul Amin | Chairman |
| 2. | Dr. Md. Yamin Chowdhury | Member |
| 3. | Dr. Md. Helal Uddin, ndc | Member |
| 4. | Abul Khayer Md. Aminur Rahman | Member |
| 5. | Mohammad Kamruzzaman | Member |
The Chairman of the Commission receives the rank of Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court and other members receive the rank, salary and other ancillary benefits as determined by the Government. [6]
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