Chattogram, Feb. 22 -- A citizens' march was held in Chattogram city on Saturday demanding strict government measures to prevent artificial crises and market manipulation of essential commodities during Ramadan.

The rally organised by Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) Chattogram and Youth CAB Chattogram began from historic Oli Khan Majidi Square in Chawkbazar and proceeded towards Jamal Khan Press Club, protesting price hikes under excuses such as VAT increases, dollar shortages, and supply issues.

CAB Vice President S M Nazer Hossain and Youth CAB Chattogram Metropolitan President Abu Hanif Noman, among others, joined the march programme.

Speakers criticised unscrupulous traders for creating artificial shortages and price mani...