In light of the economic challenges facing Bangladesh, particularly with rising inflation, health experts and anti-tobacco advocates have proposed a significant increase in the price of low-tier cigarettes to curb smoking rates and increase government revenue. This recommendation comes at a crucial time as Bangladesh grapples with economic adjustments and
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BNP demands cancellation of gas price hike
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Tuesday announced a three-day demonstration programme in protest against the fresh hike in gas prices. The party also demanded the government to immediately revoke its decision of raising the gas prices and take steps to lower the prices of daily essentials. As part of the