Dhaka, May 9 -- Enamul Haque, who has been driving an autorickshaw in Dhaka for five years, is now finding it difficult to provide for his family as prices continue to creep up.

At one point, he could save a small portion of his income for rainy days. Now, he is forced to borrow money to cover his family's day-to-day costs.

While travelling from Shewra to Gulshan on Thursday, the 40-year-old said that the income from his job is not particularly low - he earns Tk 3,500 to 4,000 every day. After paying the vehicle owner Tk 2,000 per day, sometimes he comes away with Tk 1,500 and, at other times, Tk 2,000.

But Enamul, who lives in a rented house in Badda with his wife and two sons, told bdnews24.com: "It's very difficult now, sir. It's ju...