Prolonged gas shortages across the capital are disrupting daily life, leaving many households unable to cook meals on time.
Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Nur
The hardship is particularly severe for low-income families , many of whom have no alternative but to cook on wood-fired stoves outside their homes, in narrow alleys or in open spaces.
Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Nur
The shift has increased cooking time, labour and household expenses, while women and children are also being exposed to health risks from smoke.
Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Nur