Price-hike

Frequent load shedding has increased demand for charger lights in the capital’s electronics markets. As demand has risen, prices have also increased within a few weeks. In some places, the price of the same type of charger light has increased by Tk 200 to Tk 300. Amid the intense heat, buyers are crowding markets to purchase charger lights, AC DC lights and portable fans as alternative sources of light and cooling when electricity goes out. This picture was seen during visits to various e...

The price of green chilies has gone beyond the reach of ordinary people in Barishal. The retail price has reached Tk 400 per kilogram. Sellers say prices have increased because imports have declined due to heavy rainfall. Buyers, however, allege that a syndicate is driving up vegetable prices. As a result, consumers are struggling with the soaring market prices. A visit to permanent and mobile markets across Barishal city found the same picture. Many low and middle income consumers were se...