Two small shop owners in Munshiganj’s Tongibari upazila have reported receiving unusually high electricity bills despite minimal power consumption. One tea stall owner, who operates with only a single light and fan, was billed 55,550 taka for the month, while another small food shop owner received a bill of 24,216 taka. Both claim their usual monthly bills range between 200–800 taka. The incidents occurred in Litukhan Bazar of Dighirpar Union, sparking concern among local traders. The affected owners said they contacted the local Palli Bidyut office, which advised them to visit in person. Tongibari Palli Bidyut zonal officer Abdus Salam acknowledged that the issue might stem from a meter reading or billing system error and assured that an on-site inspection would be conducted to resolve the problem. The cases have drawn attention to potential flaws in rural electricity billing systems, raising questions about transparency and accountability in utility management across Bangladesh’s countryside.
মুন্সীগঞ্জের টঙ্গীবাড়ীতে জরাজীর্ণ একটি চা-পানের দোকানে ভূতুড়ে বিদ্যুৎ বিলের অভিযোগ উঠেছে। শুক্রবার উপজেলার দিঘীরপাড় ইউনিয়নের চরাঞ্চলের লিটুখান বাজারে দু’জন দোকানি এ অভিযোগ করেন। তারা জানান, তাদের ওপর অস্বাভাবিক পরিমাণ ‘ভূতুড়ে’ বিদ্যুৎ বিলের বোঝা চাপি
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