Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The prices of several essential commodities whose consumption goes up during the Ramadan - the fasting month for Muslims - have continued to rise ins spite of government's rein-in measures, according to a market survey.

During visits to a number of kitchen markets in the capital city this correspondent found that the even commodities where the government recently decreased VAT and tax rates are selling at higher prices.

Interviews of traders at kitchen markets such as Karwan Bazar, Mohakhali, Fakirapool, Shanti Nagar, Malibagh, Rampura, and Banasree, the correspondent found a pattern of steady price hike of different consumer items the last few months.

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