Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The prices of comparatively cheaper sources of protein witnessed further hike in a week, forcing the commoners and limited-income groups to substantially cut intake.

The animal-and plant-protein sources are Broiler and Sonali chicken, farm egg, cultured fish and pulses.

Broiler chicken reached Tk 240 a kg, Sonali/Pakistani chicken Tk 360 a kg on Monday, marking Tk 10-20 a kg further hike, according to the kitchen market and grocery sources.

Broiler chicken witnessed a 50 per cent hike in a month, according to the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB).

Farm egg price hit Tk 150-160 a dozen on Monday from Tk 145-155 two days back. The item showed Tk 35-40 a dozen or 30-33 per cent hike in a month.

Golam Mu...