Consumers Association of Bangladesh

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.

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. 

Explore alternatives to gas, electricity price hike

We endorse CAB recommendations not to raise electricity, gas prices.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023

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.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

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. 

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

Explore alternatives to gas, electricity price hike

We endorse CAB recommendations not to raise electricity, gas prices.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

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.

January 7, 2020
January 7, 2020

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).

October 6, 2017
October 6, 2017

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

December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015

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.

September 5, 2015
September 5, 2015

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.

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