Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- Midway through the Bengali month of Poush, winter vegetables dominate kitchen markets across Dhaka, bringing visible relief for buyers as prices fall and variety increases.

Visits to kitchen markets in Shonir Akhra, Jatrabari, Segunbagicha and Mohakhali show most winter vegetables selling between Tk 20 and Tk 60 per kg, depending on quality and variety. Traders say the usual complaints over vegetable prices are largely absent.

At Segunbagicha market on Friday, homemaker Nurun Nahar said the season has brought some comfort to household budgets.

"There is some peace now, eating vegetables. You can cook many types of dishes," she said.

"The best part is having more options. Once winter ends, this variety won't be there....