{"id":13474,"date":"2026-04-19T15:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyenglishtimes.com\/?p=13474"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:12:06","slug":"jamaat-secretary-expresses-deep-concern-over-decision-to-increase-fuel-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyenglishtimes.com\/?p=13474","title":{"rendered":"Jamaat Secretary expresses deep concern over decision to increase fuel prices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Staff Correspondent:<\/strong> Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar issued a statement on Sunday, April 19, expressing deep concern and protesting against the government&#8217;s decision to increase fuel prices.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In a statement, he said, &#8220;The recently announced new prices have increased diesel by 15 taka per liter, kerosene by 18 taka, octane by 20 taka and petrol by 19 taka. Such sectoral price hikes will have a negative impact on the overall economy of the country. This will bring new suffering to the lives of the common people. I express deep concern and protest against this anti-people decision of the government.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He further said that the increase in fuel prices will increase transportation costs, which will have a direct impact on daily necessities. The prices of all types of goods, including food, will increase. The middle-class and low-income working people will be the most affected. Even if their income does not increase, their expenses will increase manifold, making it increasingly difficult to lead a normal life.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Mia Golam Parwar said, that the production costs of industries will increase, which will ultimately be reflected in the prices of products. This may lead to more severe inflation in the market. At the same time, the agricultural sector will also face major pressure. The cost of irrigation, transportation and agricultural inputs will increase, which is a threat to food security.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Secretary-General also said that the common people are already struggling to meet the cost of living. In this situation, the increase in fuel prices will be seen as a &#8220;crushing blow&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Secretary-General also said that the common people are already struggling to meet the cost of living. In this situation, the increase in fuel prices will be seen as a &#8220;crushing blow&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar issued a statement on Sunday, April 19, expressing deep concern and protesting against the government&#8217;s decision to increase fuel prices. 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