Consumer Rights
World Consumer Rights Day 2024 / Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?
It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble
The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.
Consumer Rights: Shahriar’s transfer order cancelled
The transfer order of Manjur Mohammad Shahriar, deputy director (Dhaka division) of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has been cancelled.
Consumer Rights Protection Body: Laudable job with limited resources
Every month since 2016, Mamtaz Begum, a house help in Khulna city, deposited Tk 100 under a 12-year Deposit Pension Scheme (DPS) of Popular Life Insurance.
Drop plan to raise gas price yet again
Consumer rights groups, energy experts, industrialists, and left-leaning politicians yesterday vehemently opposed the government's plan to raise gas price.
Keep prices of essentials under control: Tofail to DCs
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed gives instruction to the deputy commissioners (DCs) to work sincerely for keeping prices of daily essentials within the purchasing capability of consumers across the country.
Editorial / The Consumer Rights Protection Act 2009
THERE have been quite a few shocking cases of patients dying, or their condition becoming worse because the medical practitioner or the hospital staff neglected their duties. The reason is the absence of accountability, especially beyond the purview of their institutions.
Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?
It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
Curbing BERC’s authority sets us up for more trouble
The amendment to BERC Act alters its position as the sole authority for fixing energy prices.
Consumer Rights: Shahriar’s transfer order cancelled
The transfer order of Manjur Mohammad Shahriar, deputy director (Dhaka division) of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has been cancelled.
Consumer Rights Protection Body: Laudable job with limited resources
Every month since 2016, Mamtaz Begum, a house help in Khulna city, deposited Tk 100 under a 12-year Deposit Pension Scheme (DPS) of Popular Life Insurance.
Drop plan to raise gas price yet again
Consumer rights groups, energy experts, industrialists, and left-leaning politicians yesterday vehemently opposed the government's plan to raise gas price.
Keep prices of essentials under control: Tofail to DCs
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed gives instruction to the deputy commissioners (DCs) to work sincerely for keeping prices of daily essentials within the purchasing capability of consumers across the country.
The Consumer Rights Protection Act 2009
THERE have been quite a few shocking cases of patients dying, or their condition becoming worse because the medical practitioner or the hospital staff neglected their duties. The reason is the absence of accountability, especially beyond the purview of their institutions.
