Dhaka, March 8 -- Every year during the sacred month of Ramadan, a disturbing trend emerges as certain unscrupulous businessmen exploit the occasion for personal gain.

They brazenly hike the prices of essential commodities and resort to using adulterated and harmful materials in the preparation of iftar, all in pursuit of greater profits.

This egregious behavior poses significant health risks to the public.

The consumption of adulterated products has led to a surge in various illnesses, and tragically, even fatalities.

In a welcome development, the law enforcement authorities have recently become more vigilant, particularly following the remarks of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Her strong stance against those who artificially inflate p...