Dhaka, March 4 -- BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council Member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Monday blamed Awami League-backed syndicates for unusual hike in prices of essentials.

"The traders who are responsible for price hike are part of Awami League syndicate. AL leaders fill up their pockets by depriving mass people. Awami League has snatched people's all rights including right to food," Farroque said.

He made the comments at a human chain programme organised by Trenomool Nagorik Andolan in front of the Jatiya Press Club protesting hike in prices of essentials.

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