Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has vehemently protested the recent increase in the price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder, labeling the decision as entirely "illogical and anti-people."
Speaking to reporters after paying tribute to party founder Ziaur Rahman on Tuesday, party Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the interim government has taken this move due to its lack of accountability.
Earlier, Rizvi, along with the leaders of the newly formed convening committee of the BNP's Manikganj district unit, placed wreaths at Zia's grave.
"This decision will put immense pressure on low-income and poor people, such as rickshaw pullers, CNG drivers and small shopkeepers," he said.
The BNP argued that the price ...