Dhaka, March 30 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the prices of most vegetables, including chicken, have increased notably. For example, broiler chicken is now priced 20-30 taka higher per kilogram compared to last week.

A visit to several kitchen markets in the capital on Saturday revealed these price hikes, with traders confirming an increase in the prices of winter vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, beans, and eggplant.

Broiler chicken is currently being sold for 210-220 taka per kilogram, an increase of 20-30 taka compared to last week. Similarly, Sonali chicken is priced between 310-320 taka per kilogram, beef costs 780 taka, mutton is 1200 taka, and goat meat is 1100 taka per kilogram.

In contrast to winter vegetables, the prices of...