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DESCO, formally known as the Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd., was established on November 3, 1996, as a government-owned entity under the Companies Act of 1994. Its services include power distribution management, financial efficiency, and quality standards within Bangladesh’s evolving power sector. Commencing commercial operations on September 24, 1998, DESCO acquired the power distribution system in the Mirpur region from DESA with an authorized capital of Tk 500 crores.

With an expansive coverage area of 400 square kilometres encompassing key regions in Bangladesh’s power distribution landscape.

Map of DESCO, Dhaka
Map of DESCO, Dhaka (source – desco.gov.bd)

The regions of DESCO electricity distribution in Dhaka are:

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  • Badda
  • Banani
  • Baridhara
  • Cantonment
  • Dakshinkhan
  • Gulshan
  • Kafrul
  • Kalyanpur
  • Mirpur
  • Mohakhali
  • Pallabi
  • Purbachal
  • Tongi
  • Uttara
  • Uttarkhan

Have complaints about electricity services with DESCO? First, you should lodge an electricity complaint to the Customer Service Department of DESCO. Register a complaint by calling the toll-free DESCO hotline or Power helpline number. Additionally, file an online complaint to DESCO using the DESCO mobile app.

List of issues related to power supply:

  • Power Supply Disruption
  • Power Outages
  • Transformer Failure
  • Electricity Bill Correction
  • Name/Mobile/Email Correction
  • Change of Ownership
  • Change of Address
  • Meter Inspection
  • Meter Change/ Shift
  • Tariff Changes
  • Load Changes
  • New electricity connection

Still not resolved or dissatisfied with the final redressal of DESCO? Escalate the submitted complaint to the Grievance Redressal level (Officer-in-Charge). Further, you may lodge a grievance to Appellate Officer, DESCO.


How to File an Electricity Complaint to DESCO?

According to the Citizen’s Charter of Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited (DESCO), the grievance redressal mechanism is divided into 3 levels to address customer concerns effectively and efficiently.

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Grievance Redressal Time Limit:

Registration fee No Charges (0)
Resolution Period Immediately or up to 30 days (depending on the issue, read the citizen charter to know more about the time limit)

3 Levels of lodging an electricity complaint:

  • Level 1: Customer Service, DESCO
    • DESCO Power Hotline
    • Toll-free helpline number
    • Email & App
    • Online complaint registration
  • Level 2: Officer-In-Charge (Grievance Redressal), DESCO
  • Level 3: Appellate Officer, DESCO

Still not resolved or dissatisfied with the final resolution? You may escalate the disputed matter to the Central Services of the Electricity Department of Power Division through the Grievance Redressal System (GRS) of Govt. of Bangladesh.

Further, you can appeal before the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to resolve your dispute with DESCO.


Level 1: Customer Care, DESCO

At the first level, customers can reach out to DESCO’s Customer Service department. This is the initial point of contact for registering electricity complaints or seeking assistance. You can call the Power Hotline or local customer service centres of the concerned division.

While raising your concern, provide the following details:

  • Name
  • DESCO Customer ID (if required)
  • Nature of power issue
  • Description of the issue with the location of the incident (if asked)

Customer Service Number

Official customer service numbers and power hotline of DESCO to lodge an electricity complaint:

DESCO Power Hotline 16120
Power Helpline Number 16999
DESCO Electricity Complaint Number  028900501
Email info@desco.gov.bd

Note: If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction at this stage, you can escalate it to the next level.

File a Complaint Online

Residents of Dhaka can also lodge an electricity complaint online to DESCO using the grievance redressal form and other platforms like mobile apps, social channels, etc.

The customer service includes:

  • E-Bill: DESCO electricity bills, correction, tariff charges, wrong bill, refund, and payment transactions
  • Meter: Inspection, shift, change, or test of meter
  • Account: Address change, ownership transfer, personal information correction, and new power connection
  • Power supply: Power outages, load changes, shutdown issues, or disconnection/ reconnection

Official details to file an electricity complaint to the DESCO Customer Service Department:

Register online electricity complaints to DESCO File your complaint
Complaint and Appeal Form Download/View
Contact officials of DESCO Click Here
Apply for a new connection Apply Now
Pay your electricity bill online Pay Now
Email info@desco.gov.bd
Mobile App (DESCO) Android | iOS

Note: Not resolved to your satisfaction? You can escalate the submitted complaint to the Officer-In-Charge (Grievance Redressal), DESCO.

Divisional Customer Care Number

Contact to respective divisional office by calling the customer care number of DESCO distribution division centers.

1. Tongi (East):

Designation Customer Service, Tongi (East) Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. 02224411124, 02224411552
Phone Number 01321117856
Email tongieast.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Tongi (East) – 18, Bisik Industrial Area, Tongi Gazipur.

2. Tongi (Central):

Designation Customer Service, Tongi (Central) Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. N/A
Phone Number 02224410205
Email ongicentral.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Tongi (Central) – Squibb Road, Cheragh Ali, Tongi, Gazipur

3. Tongi (West):

Designation Customer Service, Tongi (West) Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. 02224411542, 02224411083
Phone Number  01713333203
Email tongiwest.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Tongi (West) – Squibb Road, Cheragh Ali, Tongi, Gazipur.

4. Uttara (East):

Designation Customer Service, Uttara (East) Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. 0258954265, 0258950574
Phone Number 01321117854
Email uttara.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Uttara (East) – 20-21, Shahjalal Avenue, Sector-6, Uttara, Dhaka.

5. Uttara (West):

Designation Customer Service, Uttara (West) Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. 48956788, 16120
Phone Number 01321117855 
Email uttarawest.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Uttara (West) – House – 35, Road – 15, Sector – 13, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.

6. Turag:

Designation Customer Service, Turag Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. 16120
Phone Number 01708166910
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Turag – Plot# 05, Road# 03, Sector# 15, Block# F, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.

7. Uttarkhan:

Designation Customer Service, Uttarkhan Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. 8999294, 01743169606
Phone Number 01321117865
Email uttarkhan.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Uttarkhan – House #840, Shah Kabir Mazar Road, Uttarkhan, Dhaka-1230.

8. Dakshinkhan:

Designation Customer Service, Dakshinkhan Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. 01967149488, 028999398
Phone Number 01321117864
Email dakshinkhan.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Dakshinkhan – Dag# 3503/3504, Molla Para, Dakshinkhan, Dhaka-1230.

9. Shah Kabir:

Designation Customer Service, Shah Kabir Division – DESCO
Customer Care No. N/A
Phone Number 01313710723
Email dakshinkhan.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Shah Kabir – 238, Chalaban, Shah Kabir Mazar Road, Dakshinkhan, Dhaka-1230.

10. Baridhara:

Designation Customer Service, Baridhara – DESCO
Customer Care No. 02222288965, 02222283598
Phone Number 01708166915, 02222295117, 01321117851
Email baridhara.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Baridhara – Plot-04, Block-J, Road-01/A, Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212.

11. Bashundhara:

Designation Customer Service, Bashundhara – DESCO
Customer Care No. 02222288965, 02222295117
Phone Number 01729245698
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Bashundhara – Plot No- 04, Road- 01/A, Block- J, Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212.

12. Khilkhet:

Designation Customer Service, Khilkhet – DESCO
Customer Care No. 0258954265, 01967149488
Phone Number 01324435958
Email khilkhet.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Khilkhet – B-99/1/3, East Namapara, Graveyard Road, Khilkhet, Dhaka-1229.

13. Badda:

Designation Customer Service, Badda – DESCO
Customer Care No. 55046617, 01755637600
Phone Number 01321117852
Email badda.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Badda – House#16, Road#04, Block-D, Juhurul Islam City, Aftabnagar A/A, Dhaka-1212.

14. Gulshan:

Designation Customer Service, Gulshan – DESCO
Customer Care No. 02222295120, 01713443013
Phone Number 01321117850
Email gulshan.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Gulshan – Plot#47, Road#134, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212.

15. Jorsahara:

Designation Customer Service, Jorsahara – DESCO
Customer Care No. 02222297971,  01736974250
Phone Number 01321117853
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Jorsahara – House#03, Road#06, Block-C, Banani, Dhaka-1213.

16. Pallavi:

Designation Customer Service, Pallavi – DESCO
Customer Care No. 01708166978, 0241000308
Phone Number 01321117858
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Pallavi – House#04, Road#17, Block-C, Section-10, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.

17. Kafrul:

Designation Customer Service, Kafrul – DESCO
Customer Care No. 0248031432, 0248035969
Phone Number 01321117861
Email kafrul.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Kafrul – House#04, Road#17, Block-C, Section-10, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.

18. Ibrahimpur:

Designation Customer Service, Ibrahimpur – DESCO
Customer Care No. 0241000352
Phone Number 01324435962
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Ibrahimpur – House No-04, Road No-17, Block-C, Section-10, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.

19. Agargaon:

Designation Customer Service, Agargaon – DESCO
Customer Care No. 0255007290, 01755637588
Phone Number 01321117862
Email agargaon.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Agargaon – Plot-14/E, Block-D (Administrative Area), Agargaon, Sherbanglanagar, Dhaka-1207.

20. Manipur:

Designation Customer Service, Manipur- DESCO
Customer Care No. 0241000303, 01708166914
Phone Number 0241000301, 01321117859
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Manipur – House#04, Road#17, Block-C, Section-10, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.

21. Kalyanpur:

Designation Customer Service, Kalyanpur – DESCO
Customer Care No.  02500729091, 01755637588
Phone Number 01708166914
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Kalyanpur – 125/1, Darus Salam Road, Darus Salam, Dhaka-1216.

22. Shahali:

Designation Customer Service, Shahali – DESCO
Customer Care No. 0248036164, 01795315205
Phone Number 01321117863
Email shahali.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Shahali – 125/1, Darus Salam Road (Opposite Bangla College and Next to BIHS Building).

23. Rupnagar:

Designation Customer Service, Rupnagar – DESCO
Customer Care No. 9001051, 01733077947
Phone Number 01321117860
Email rupnagar.sdd@desco.org.bd
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Rupnagar – Plot-1/A, Bir Muktijoddha M, A Majed Road, Block-C, Avenue-05, Section-06, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.

24. Eastern Housing:

Designation Customer Service, Eastern Housing – DESCO
Customer Care No. 0248031399
Phone Number 01313710703
Address Sales & Distribution Division, Eastern Housing – Plot-1/A, Bir Muktijoddha M, A Majed Road, Block-C, Avenue-05, Section-06, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.

Need more information? Visit the customer service page to know the contact details of the concerned divisional office of DESCO in Dhaka.


Level 2: Officer-In-Charge, Grievance Redressal DESCO

If the issue remains unresolved at level 1 by the Customer Service Department DESCO or requires further attention, you can escalate the complaint to the Grievance Redressal level. Here, an Officer-in-Charge, designated by DESCO, will review the case in detail and take appropriate actions to address the grievance. The Officials will investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure a timely resolution.

Tips – While escalating your grievance, must mention the reference number or acknowledgment details of the previous complaint.

Contact details to escalate the electricity complaint to DESCO:

Designation GRS Officer (Chief Engineer), DESCO
Phone Number 01713090586
Email mbhuiyan@desco.gov.bd
Address Officer-In-Charge (GRS Officer) – Grievance Redressal Department, 22/A, Kabi Farrukh Sarani, Nikunj-2, Khilkhet, Dhaka-1229.

Note: You can also lodge a public grievance to DESCO through a citizen complaint filing form at Grievance Redressal System (GRS), Govt. of Bangladesh.

Still not satisfied with the final order of the GRS Officer? You may escalate the disputed matter to the Appellate Officer, DESCO.


Level 3: Appellate Officer, DESCO

In rare cases where customers remain dissatisfied with the resolution provided by the GRS Officer at Level 2, they have the option to escalate their complaint to the Appellate Officer, DESCO. This senior-level authority will conduct an independent review and provide a final decision on the matter, ensuring fairness and impartiality in the resolution process.

Official details to escalate an unresolved complaint to the Appellate Officer:

Designation Appellate Officer ( Joint Secretary), DESCO
Phone Number 0247120028, 01711314042
Email jscoord@pd.gov.bd
Address Appellate Officer, DESCO – Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd., Vidyut Bhavan, Dhaka-1229.

Note: Still not satisfied with the final order of Appellate Officer? You can approach these authorities:


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