Can a Bangladeshi consumer join a group action for cartel price-fixing in essential medicines?

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for reaching out with your question regarding remedies under Bangladesh competition law for price increases caused by cartels among medicine manufacturers. In Bangladesh, group or representative actions for claiming damages are not generally permitted; claims must usually be filed individually. You would need to provide evidence showing the cartel's anti-competitive conduct, causation of harm, and the quantum of damages suffered. Compensation is typically calculated based on actual financial loss incurred. If you wish, I can offer you a detailed consultation over WhatsApp at a modest fee to guide you further on this matter. Please let me know if you are interested. Best regards.

Bangladesh’s Competition Act 2012 does not provide any group or representative damages mechanism, so victims of a cartel must generally pursue individual civil claims (e.g., in tort or consumer law) alongside or following a complaint to the Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC), whose findings can support those suits. To claim compensation, the claimant would need evidence of the cartel (communications, coordinated price movements, industry behaviour), proof of purchases and prices paid, and an economic analysis showing the overcharge—the difference between actual and “but-for” prices—typically calculated as overcharge × quantity, with adjustments for pass-on. Should he wish to explore this further or seek formal assistance, you may contact our chamber for guidance and representation.