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| Company type | Government (state owned) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Hetem Khan, Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| Area served | Cities and Towns of Rajshahi Division and Rangpur Division |
| Website | nesco |
Northern Electricity Supply PLC (NESCO) is a state owned utility in Bangladesh and is located in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
History
North West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited was started its commercial operation in October 2016 by breaking up different distribution network of Bangladesh Power Development Board. It is responsible for the distribution of electricity in Rajshahi Division and Rangpur Division. The plan to create the company was formed in 2003 but was delayed by opposition from staff at Bangladesh Power Development Board. When the company was being formed some employees of Bangladesh Power Development Board vandalized the office of the chairman of the board.
Northern Electricity Supply Company Limited was established in August 2005. It was established and registered as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1994. The company took over the North West Zone of Bangladesh Power Development Board which contained Rajshahi Division and Rangpur Division on 1 October 2016.
References
- "Erratic power supply". The Daily Star. 2 November 2008. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- "BERC to hold first ever hearing on cutting power prices". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- "NESCO also proposes power tariff hike". m.thedailynewnation.com. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- "Power tariff hiked again". Daily Sun. The Daily Sun. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- "Rajshahi, Rangpur zones get new power distributor". Dhaka Tribune. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- Karmakar, Arun. "Power price hike again". Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- "Company". nesco.gov.bd. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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