The electricity supply system of Bagerhat Rural Electrification Board (REB) has severely been affected by the cyclonic storm Bulbul that lashed the country’s coastal districts in the early hours of Sunday.

The Rural Electrification Board plans to install 457 kilometres of power lines through forests in eight districts, a move vehemently opposed by the forest department.

The government decides to raise power tariff again, side by side with improving the customer service.