Protests erupted in Bangladesh after the government raised fuel prices by a record 51.2 percent, with thousands of people thronging gas stations before the increase went into effect.
The price of gasoline increased to 130 takas ($1.36) per liter on Aug. 6, while 95-octane gasoline increased 51.7 percent to 135 takas ($1.42). Diesel and kerosene jumped 42.5 percent.
Thousands of motorcycle riders thronged filling stations on Aug. 5, causing several gas stations to suspend sales ahead of the price hike, with protesters demanding a rollback of the higher costs, Dhaka Tribune reported.
Several student organizations, including the Progressive Students’ Alliance, protested against the unprecedented fuel price increase. Local media published photos of police clashing with protesters on Aug. 7….