June 10, 2026
Concerns over Dhaka’s worsening living conditions dominate parliamentary proceedings
“This suffering is due to the syndicate of the pump owners. Other than that, there should be no reason for all these pumps to be off,” one traveller says
The proposed changes include renaming residential halls and staff quarters
The consumer rights body says a syndicate is destabilising the market by creating an artificial shortage
Authorities allege syndicate-controlled scheme charged workers far above the legal limit
“We will hold discussions with everyone and then announce what action will be taken or what programme will be held,” a student protester says
A fertiliser management officer says some unscrupulous dealers are exploiting supply shortages to sell fertiliser at prices higher than government-set rates
They call on authorities to break up the "syndicate" that has long been depriving people of medical care at public hospitals
