Bangladesh, April 25 -- People had high hopes that the newly elected government would take swift steps to ease public hardship during a fragile economic transition.
However, political changes and unexpected global conflicts have deepened the crisis, leaving citizens to face even greater financial strain.
Within two months of taking office, the BNP-led government increased gas and fuel prices, while LPG prices rose twice this month by nearly Tk 50 per kg, pushing the price of a 12 kg cylinder to around Tk 1,940.
Higher fuel costs have also increased transport and production expenses, adding further pressure on the prices of daily essentials.
Amir Hossain, a resident of Jatrabari who earns Tk 45,000 a month from a private-sector job, said...