Prices of most essential commodities in Dhaka’s major markets have continued to rise, increasing the cost of living for ordinary citizens. Despite the overall upward trend, the price of boiled rice has fallen by 5 to 7 taka per kilogram over the past week. Traders at Karwan Bazar, Nayabazar, and Segunbagicha reported that new rice arrivals have reduced prices of Miniket and medium-quality rice, while premium polao rice remains expensive.
Other daily necessities such as flour, edible oil, sugar, pulses, and chicken have become costlier. Eggs are now selling for 135 to 145 taka per dozen in wholesale markets and up to 160 taka in neighborhood shops. Vegetable prices have slightly eased but remain high, with most items selling above 70 taka per kilogram. Cooking gas prices have also increased by more than 600 taka in two phases, adding to household expenses.
Consumer Association of Bangladesh Vice President S.M. Nazer expressed concern over the abnormal price hikes and criticized the lack of market monitoring, urging stronger government oversight to protect low-income consumers.
সরদার আনিছ প্রকাশ : ১৫ মে ২০২৬, ০৭: ০৩ নিত্যপণ্যের দামের ঊর্ধ্বগতি অব্যাহত থাকায় সাধারণ মানুষের জীবনযাত্রার ব্যয় বেড়ে গেছে। এরই মধ্যে বেড়েছে পোলাও চাল, আটা, ময়দা, তেল, চিনি, ডাল, সবজি ও মুরগির দাম। রান্নার গ্যাস দুই দফায় ৬০০ টাকার বেশি বাড়লেও নির্ধার
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