Dhaka, April 19 -- Onion prices continue to rise. In just two weeks, the price per kilogram has increased by around 20 taka. Additionally, this week, the price of bottled soybean oil has gone up by 14 taka per liter. Meanwhile, rice prices have remained high for quite some time.
Overall, for the lower and lower-middle-class families, the prices of several essential commodities in the market have become burdensome. The sudden increase in the prices of a few items has raised their household expenses.This information was gathered on Friday by visiting various markets in the capital and speaking with both buyers and sellers.
However, there's some relief in the poultry market, which was quite heated before Eid. The prices of vegetables have al...