Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board
| Abbreviation | BREB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1977 |
| Type | Government |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
| Website | Rural Electrification Board |
Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board or BREB, is government owned and operated corporation in Dhaka, Bangladesh and is responsible for rural electrification.[1] It is major power distribution company in Bangladesh.[2] Major General Moin Uddin is the present chairman of the board.[3][4]
History
Rural Electrification Board was established in 1977. It implements electrification of rural areas in Bangladesh and builds electrics lines and sub stations.[5] It counterpart Power Development Board manages electric distribution in urban areas.[6] Palli Bidyut Samities in a subsidiary of the board and acts as a consumer cooperative.[7] The board has expanded rural electric connections rapidly. It has taken some market shares of solar energy.[8]
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