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