The New Nation - Internet Edition

From the practical experience, it seems that the television channels are playing a role in the present price spiral. Everyday the country's private TV channels telecast reports on the market prices, among others, and it has been observed that the reporters deliberately quote manufactured price than the actual one. For example, a TV reporter on Monday quoted taka 18 for one kilo of potato instead of actual price of taka 15 per kilo. As a result, those who were selling at taka 15 in a city market raised the price at once to increase the miseries of the consumers.

We suggest that utmost care should be taken to prepare a report on any matter. All the reports should be double checked before giving on the air or giving to the press for printing. There is no need of giving such report that causes hardship to the people.

Amir Hossain

R.K.Mission Road,

Dhaka