Consumers Association of Bangladesh
Rising gas prices threaten our investment prospects
The previous government not only turned the country into a net importer of energy, but also initiated a process to make it an import-dependent.
28 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Stop predatory gas price hike and reform the sector
CAB rejects gas price hike. Accuses ministry & BERC of harming consumers.
14 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Death penalty proposed for hoarding
The food ministry is going to be tougher on hoarding as it proposes capital punishment or life imprisonment against the offenders.
21 January 2023, 01:00 AM
Now toiletries dearer too: Prices steadily increase
Amid rising prices of food essentials and other basic necessities, the recent hike in prices of toiletries and other homecare products has added a new burden for people.
6 July 2022, 02:30 AM
Explore alternatives to gas, electricity price hike
We endorse CAB recommendations not to raise electricity, gas prices.
3 June 2022, 14:15 PM
How many poor students at pvt universities studying for free? HC asks
The High Court today (May 30, 2022) wanted a report on how many underprivileged students and children of freedom fighters have received the opportunity to study at private universities without paying tuition fees since 2010 under the relevant law.
30 May 2022, 09:52 AM
Living cost in Dhaka increased by 6.5% in 2019: CAB
The cost of living in Dhaka went up by 6.5 per cent in 2019 due to hike in prices of commodities and services, says Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB).
7 January 2020, 08:46 AM
Power Tariff Hearing: Hike proposal draws heavy flak
Utility companies' proposals to increase power tariff at bulk and retail faced heavy criticism during a hearing at the Bangladesh Energy
5 October 2017, 18:00 PM
HC questions legality of gas, power price hike
High Court questions the legality of the government's latest decision to hike gas and electricity prices. The court issues a rule upon the Energy Regulatory Commission to explain why the decision to hike the prices of gas and electricity would not be declared illegal.
14 December 2015, 07:13 AM
CAB threatens to move court on gas, power cost hike
Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) threatens to move the court if the recent price-hike of gas and power is not reconsidered.
5 September 2015, 07:19 AM