Manikganj, Oct. 3 -- Incessant rainfall has caused price hikes of all types of vegetables in Manikganj markets, with green chili seeing the steepest rise, leaving consumers worried.

The price of green chili, which used to sell for Tk 100 per kilogram, has jumped four-fold to Tk 400.

Other vegetables have also become more expensive as brinjal and bitter gourd are now selling at Tk 100 per kilogram, while ridge gourd, ivy gourd, and okra are priced at Tk 80.

Bottle gourd is available for Tk 60 per kilogram. Onion prices have increased slightly, reaching Tk 60 per kilogram, up by Tk 10.

A visit to the Manikganj Bus Stand vegetable market on Friday revealed the price hike across the board.

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