Palli Bidyut (BREB) new connection
Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) and Palli Bidyut Samities (PBS)
Area served
Rural and peri-urban areas across the country, through the local Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS). Many factories in industrial belts are PBS customers. Check the name on your bill.
Steps to get connected
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm the utility for your address and the load you need.
- 2
Apply
Submit the application with documents, online where the utility offers it.
- 3
Site inspection
The utility inspects the wiring, meter position and supply point.
- 4
Demand note and payment
Pay the charges listed in the utility's demand note.
- 5
Meter installation
The utility installs the meter and switches on the supply.
Document checklist
These documents are commonly requested. Tick them off as you collect them.
Tick each document as you collect it. Your ticks stay on this device only.
The exact list is on the utility's citizen charter. We confirm it before we file.
Fees
Fees change. We confirm the current fee from Palli Bidyut (BREB)'s citizen charter when we prepare your file.
Common delays
- Name on the ownership papers doesn't match the applicant
- Wiring or meter board not ready at inspection
- Missing building plan approval or holding tax receipt
- Load applied for is lower than the real load
- Local transformer capacity needs an upgrade first
Official portal
BREB official websiteWe check this against the official source before each job. Confirm with us at survey.
We coordinate the application and wiring
We get your wiring, meter board and DB ready, help with the application and follow up until the meter is installed. You deal with one team.
Free site surveyFrequently asked questions
How much does a Palli Bidyut (BREB) new connection cost?
Fees depend on the connection type and load, and they change. We confirm the current fee from Palli Bidyut (BREB)'s citizen charter when we prepare your file.
How long after applying will I get the meter?
It depends on how complete your documents are, the inspection date and meter availability. Most delays come from missing papers, which we help you avoid.
Can I apply online?
Palli Bidyut (BREB) offers an online application route. We help you fill it in and upload the right documents.