Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- The prices of vegetables remained high in the capital's kitchen markets over the past three weeks, with most varieties selling above Tk 100 per kilogramme, leaving consumers frustrated.

During visits to kitchen markets in Motijheel, Shantinagar, Malibagh, Rampura and Badda on Friday, many buyers were seen expressing anger over the spiralling prices.

"Brinjal is still being sold at Tk 200 per kg. How is this even possible? Pointed gourd (Potol) that usually sells at Tk 50 a kg has now doubled in price," said Shahnima Akter, a buyer at kitchen market in Badda area.

"If the prices remain like this, how will low-income people afford vegetables?" she asked.

Good quality round brinjal was found selling between Tk 180-220 p...