Dhaka, March 15 -- Speakers at a protest rally on Sunday expressed grave concern over the proliferation of adulterated products and the abnormal price hikes of essential commodities, stating that these factors have made life unbearable for the common people.

The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) organized the rally and a protest meeting in front of the National Press Club to mark World Consumer Rights Day.

Addressing the gathering, CAB President and former Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman lamented that while the day is observed globally, it is unfortunate that it is not being observed nationally by the government in Bangladesh.

He alleged that market syndicates are irrationally increasing the prices of daily necessities.

"The gover...