Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Just like any other day, Rupam Rifat, a private firm staff, was busy at his desk in the office. Things were going well until he received a phone call shortly after lunch on November 19.

Rupam, not his real name, received the phone call from his elder sister. Now just guess what could be the issue! It is really sad to say that it was all about salt price that started shooting up to some extent for few hours based on completely a rumour!

What did Rupam hear from his sister? The answer will surely surprise you. "I heard salt will be sold at Tk 150 per kg from tomorrow, and I see some crowds around. Would you please buy some salt both for you and me today before it skyrockets tomorrow," Rupam, a newly-married man, quoted h...