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Bangladesh · Housing & HomeDESCO
DESCO is the electricity distribution company for north Dhaka (Gulshan, Uttara, Mirpur and nearby areas), with prepaid meters and online bill payment.
What it helps with
- Recharging electricityPrepaid meters.
- Paying from the phoneMobile wallets.
- Load-sheddingOutage notices.
About DESCO:
Households check meter balance, recharge prepaid meters and pay postpaid bills online or through bKash, Nagad and bank apps. The site also lists outage notices.
Key Features:
- Prepaid recharge: Top up the meter online.
- Bill payment: bKash, Nagad, banks.
- Outage notices: Planned load-shedding.
How to Get Started:
- Find your account or meter number.
- Open desco.org.bd or the app.
- Recharge or pay the bill.
- Enter the token in the meter if required.
Before you use it
- Payment: Recharges through bKash and Nagad arrive within minutes.
- Good to know: Ask the landlord for the meter number when you move in.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does DESCO work with a foreign bank card in Bangladesh?
- Yes — DESCO accepts foreign-issued cards in Bangladesh.
- Is DESCO available in English?
- Yes, DESCO has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use DESCO?
- No, an international phone number generally works for DESCO.
- Do I need local ID or residency for DESCO?
- No, DESCO doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use DESCO?
- Web · iOS · Android
- How much does DESCO cost?
- Tariffs set by the regulator