The construction of oil-fueled power plants by the public and private sectors increased Bangladesh Power Development Board's operational costs. The tariff increases by Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission in 2008-2012 were contrary to its tariff-setting methodology, which specifies at least a 10% return on assets. Rationalizing the tariff structure to provide an adequate margin to distribution entities can enable these entities to meet future financial requirements.
Project Name
Power Sector Development Program (Project Loan)
Project Number
36205-013
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Self-evaluation
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