Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, prices of essential items like rice, fresh fruits, lemon, chicken, meat, and fish have surged in Dhaka. In contrast, prices of chickpeas, pulses, dates, puffed rice (muri), onions, garlic, and various vegetables have seen a decline.
On Thursday, kitchen markets across the capital witnessed a heavy influx of shoppers, reflecting the usual pre-Ramadan demand surge. Many consumers expressed frustration over the rising prices of essential commodities, particularly fish and meat.
A visit to key kitchen markets in Dhaka, including Karwan Bazar, Mohakhali, Hatirpool, Shantinagar, Malibagh, Rampura and Banasree, revealed price variations depending on location.
Consumers noted that while ...