Rice and vegetable prices have spiked across Dhaka within a week, with rice rising by up to Tk 5 per kg and vegetables by Tk 40 per kg. Traders and consumers suspect syndicate manipulation, while millers cite increased paddy prices. Heavy rains have disrupted vegetable supply, causing further inflation. While chicken prices remain stable, eggs have become cheaper. Fish prices rose, but beef and mutton became slightly cheaper. Market volatility continues, sparking concerns among daily shoppers and prompting calls for government intervention.