As the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets, hundreds of people crowded around Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) truck sales across the capital on Saturday in search of essential commodities at subsidised prices.
Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Noor/UNB
From early morning, long queues formed in different areas of Dhaka as buyers waited to purchase rice, lentils, edible oil and sugar at comparatively lower prices than the open market.
Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Noor/UNB
The scenes reflected the growing dependence of low and middle-income families on government-supported sales programmes to manage daily expenses.
Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Noor/UNB
While many customers expressed relief at being able to buy essentials at affordable rates, the overwhelming rush also led to long waiting times and occasional pushing and jostling at several points.
Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Noor/UNB
Photos taken on Saturday capture the desperation, patience and struggle of ordinary people standing in line under the scorching summer heat for a chance to buy daily necessities at lower prices.