Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA) has expressed deep concern over the worsening crisis in the country's restaurant sector, calling for immediate and coordinated government intervention to save an industry that supports millions of livelihoods.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity in the city on Tuesday, BROA leaders said the sector is passing through one of the most difficult periods in its history.

Imran Hasan, secretary general of the organisation, said that while business owners and citizens expected relief following political and economic transitions after the COVID-19 pandemic, persistent inflation, market instability, and rising operational costs have instead intensi...