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At a glance
- Bangladesh's Power Division has warned of strict legal action against those spreading "false information" about high electricity bills.
- The division stated that all previous complaints about excessive bills have been resolved.
- It urged customers with legitimate complaints to submit evidence, while threatening legal action against those intentionally creating confusion.
Bangladesh's Power Division is taking a firm stance against the spread of misinformation regarding electricity bills, warning of severe legal consequences for individuals or groups disseminating false claims of unusually high charges. The division issued a statement asserting that all previously lodged complaints concerning excessive electricity bills have been successfully resolved by the Power Division and the relevant electricity distribution companies.
Emphasizing that there is "no scope for spreading misinformation or confusion on this issue," the Power Division clarified that customers who genuinely believe their electricity bills are excessively high can still submit applications with supporting documentation to the relevant authorities. The division assured that effective measures would be implemented after a thorough examination of these complaints.
However, the Power Division also issued a stern warning. It stated that strict legal action would be pursued against any individual or group found to be spreading false information about excessive electricity bills without providing evidence and with the clear intention of causing confusion among the public. This move signals the government's commitment to maintaining public order and ensuring accurate information dissemination concerning essential services.
Originally published by Daily Star. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.