Dhaka, March 3 -- Staff Reporter;

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, vegetable prices across the capital have witnessed a sharp rise, causing distress among consumers, particularly those from low- and middle-income groups.A market survey on Sunday revealed that the prices of essentials such as aubergine, cucumber, and lemon have reached record highs. The price of aubergine, which was Tk 60-80 per kg just days ago, has surged to Tk 100-120 per kg."Vegetable prices typically rise at the beginning of Ramadan, but they are expected to stabilize soon," said Abu Salam, a vegetable vendor at Malibagh market.

Lemons have seen one of the most significant price hikes, now selling at Tk 80-120 per four-piece unit.

Prices vary by type, with Elac...