The Spiraling Cost of Living: A Failure of Governance in Bangladesh
The recent surge in essential food prices in Bangladesh has pushed the country’s most vulnerable citizens into a deepening crisis. In markets like “Gorib er Bazar,” where the poorest shop for salvaged goods, even basic staples like rice and oil have become unaffordable. Families are being forced to cut back on essentials, with many skipping protein and even baby food. The government’s failure to control inflation, resume subsidized sales, or protect low-income consumers from price shocks is a stark reminder of its negligence. Without immediate intervention, millions face an increasingly dire struggle to survive.