"I am urging the leaders of the owners and workers' federation not to collect more than the re-fixed rate and refrain from harassing the passengers. The fuel price was routinely raised during the BNP's rule and the people did not forget this, he said. Obaidul Quader further said BNP increased the price even when it was low in the international market. The Awami League has increased fuel prices five times in the last 13 years but has also reduced prices five times. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reduced the price of fuel oil in 2009 within seven days of taking office.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 10, 2021 05:31 UTC