Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Vegetable prices have risen sharply in Chatmohar and neighbouring upazilas of Pabna, including green pepper. Members of lower- and middle-income families expressed frustration when visiting local markets. Vendors reported that the price increases are due to reduced market traffic caused by recent rainfall.
Green pepper prices, in particular, are now out of control. Buyers noted that at certain times of the year, the prices of onions, potatoes, or green pepper can surge unexpectedly, with no clear reason.
A market visit to Chatmohar revealed that most vegetable prices have increased by 10 to 20 taka per kilogram over the past week. Green pepper has seen the steepest rise, now selling for 300 to 320 taka per kilogram in ret...