Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Onion prices have surged by Tk 40-50 per kg within just two days, with the kitchen markets in Dhaka now selling it at Tk 140-150 per kg.

A visit to several city markets on Saturday (December 06, 2025) found wholesalers charging Tk 650-680 for a palla (5 kg), pushing retail prices up sharply. Aminul Haque, an onion trader at Uttar Badda, said, "Just on Tuesday, onions were Tk 100 per kg at wholesale. A palla was selling for Tk 485-500, which is now Tk 680." Another trader, Robiul, said, "Prices have increased by around Tk 50 per kg in two days. The price of each sack has gone up by Tk 850-1,000."

Harunur Rashid, an onion trader from Rampura, said there is no logical reason for the sudden spike. "The early-season 'murikat...