Khulna, March 2 -- Prices of essential commodities, particularly those used for iftar, have increased in Khulna's markets with the onset of Ramadan, with some items seeing a two-to threefold hike.

Locals said prices of eggplant, cucumber, and lemon-highly sought after for iftar- have been doubled despite adequate supply in the markets.

Visiting KCC Sandhya Bazaar on Saturday the UNB correspondent found eggplant is currently selling for Tk 60-80 per kg, up from Tk 25-30 just a week ago.

Cucumbers which were Tk 30 per kg last week are now being sold at Tk 60-80.

Four lemons which were selling at Tk 20-30 few days ago are now selling for more than double that price.

A similar trend was observed in other city markets, including Mistripar...