Food
Kitchen Markets: Veggie prices shoot up
Along with price hikes of chicken and fish, some vegetables also saw rising prices in the kitchen markets of the capital yesterday, adding to the never-ending burden on the pockets of low-income groups.
Mobile court jails vendor for selling dead chicken in Gazipur
A mobile court today fined a vendor for selling dead chicken meat in Gazipur's Kapasia..Tofazzal Mia, 25, of Kandapara area of Narsingdi's Madhabdi municipality, was also jailed for seven days, reports our Gazipur correspondent quoting the executive magistrate.
Onion prices up by Tk10-15
Onion price has increased by Tk 10 to Tk 15 per kilo in Dhaka's kitchen markets over the past two days
Mango harvesting in Natore to begin on May 25
Natore district administration today set May 25 to begin mango harvesting and marketing with the Gopalbhog variety this year
Chicken price soars by up to Tk 50 a kg in a month
The price of chicken, a staple source of animal protein for many, has increased by Tk 40-50 per kg in a month, causing frustration to low-income families.
Fish, chicken get pricier
The prices of chicken, fish, and onion have gone up in Dhaka’s kitchen markets, putting the low-income people in a bind.
'Posh' guavas selling at Tk 200 per kg in Banani
Fruit sellers on Kemal Ataturk Road in Banani have been found selling guavas at Tk 200 per kg, whereas the usual price for guavas in Dhaka city is Tk 80 per kg
Price capping of 29 commodities: 26 items selling at higher prices
Though the government capped the prices of 29 food items a week ago, traders are still selling 26 of those at higher rates than fixed.
Govt allows private sector to import 83,000 tonnes of rice
The government has asked the private sector to import 83,000 tonnes of rice within a month, aiming to further control the hike in rice prices in the retail market across the country
Watermelon price beyond consumers’ reach
Despite a good supply of watermelons in Patuakhali markets, consumers are not able to buy the seasonal fruit due to high price. It is one of the most sought after fruits during Ramadan.
Rice prices shooting up too
Rice prices have gone up by Tk 1.5 to Tk 4 per kg in Dhaka markets over the last five days.
Price cap is not working
The price cap on 29 commodities exists on paper only as most of those items are being sold at prices higher than those fixed by the government.
Government sets prices of 29 food items
The move aimed at reining in price spiral during Ramadan; experts doubt its effectiveness
Prices of Ramadan essentials surge
Despite the government’s repeated assurances of stability in kitchen markets during Ramadan, the prices of some commodities, mainly consumed during iftar, have seen a substantial surge, hurting people from limited income groups.
Milk, eggs and meat to be sold at lower prices at 30 points in capital
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock will set up 30 points in the capital to sell milk, eggs, meat, and fish at affordable prices throughout the month of Ramadan
No good news for consumers in Ramadan
With Ramadan just two days away, consumers will have to deal with the hiked prices of essential for the month of fasting this year.
