Dhaka, April 19 -- Prices of rice, onion, edible oil and all kinds of vegetables witnessed a further hike last week, intensifying the sufferings of people with limited incomes.

Onion prices increased by Tk 10 a kg in a week, and by Tk 20 per kg in two weeks. Meanwhile, the government raised the price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 14 per litre last week.

Overall, the prices of several essential items in the market have become burdensome for the lower and lower-middle income groups. The price hikes of multiple items have escalated their household expenses, said consumer rights.

Regarding the onion price surge, vendors said that prices had been relatively low this season due to a good harvest.

Locally grown onions dropped to as low as Tk ...