Price of essentials

Price of essentials

Rizvi criticises interim govt over price hike, extortion

He alleged that the government has failed to stop the extortion of goods-carrying trucks by criminals and the members of law enforcement.

4d ago

Ctg post receives 52,500 tonnes of wheat from Ukraine

The work of unloading the wheat will start soon after collecting samples and conducting physical tests of the wheat.

1w ago

Onion prices fall as supply ramped up

Prices of onion have dipped by up to Tk 40 per kg in the capital’s retail markets as the supply has surged sharply over the last two weeks.

2w ago

Potato price soars to Tk 80 per kg

The price of potatoes, harvested in the previous season, has increased by Tk 10 in a week and now are selling at Tk 80 a kg, which traders say is an all-time high.

3w ago

TCB prepares 57 lakh smart family cards to prevent duplication

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has prepared 57 lakh smart family cards for beneficiaries after verifying information as per their national identity card (NID) to check duplication in distribution of goods

1m ago

Veggie prices cooling off

With a rise in the supply of winter vegetables, prices of some produces have dropped in the capital’s kitchen markets, compared to last week.

1m ago

Imported onions rot at Hili Port amid adverse weather

With onion prices soaring in domestic markets, hundreds of tonnes of imported onions from India are spoiling in warehouses at Dinajpur's Hili Land Port due to adverse weather conditions, fluctuating temperatures, and untimely rain, report importers and traders

1m ago

Consumers in a tight spot as onion costs spike

Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials

1m ago

Govt working to control commodity prices: Farida Akhter

Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Farida Akhter has said the government is working to control commodity prices, although matching them to production costs remains challenging.

1m ago

Rice prices surge in kitchen markets

Prices of nearly all varieties of rice have surged in the capital’s kitchen markets over the past week, with traders attributing the hike to a rise in paddy prices and reduced supply from rice mills.

1m ago

Drop in prices of eggs, veggies brings relief

The price of eggs dropped yesterday as the supply increased in the capital’s kitchen markets, with some shops starting to follow government-fixed rates.

2m ago

Egg prices dip slightly as supply goes up

The prices of eggs dropped slightly yesterday after the supply increased in the capital’s kitchen markets.

2m ago

Price hike of essentials: Govt plans to sell vegetables through OMS

The government plans to sell some vegetables at subsidised prices for the low-income groups as part of a pilot project in the capital.

2m ago

Food inflation above 10% for half a year, why?

Experts say raising policy rate would have little impact on lowering food prices

2m ago

Price hike of essentials: Poor, middle class in a tight corner

Harunur Rashid, a retired government employee, was taken aback by the steep price rise of okra at the capital’s Karwan Bazar yesterday.

2m ago

Only signboard of syndicate has changed: Hasnat Abdullah

Hasnat Abdullah, a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has expressed concerns about the interim government's inability to dismantle syndicates

2m ago

Soaring prices of essentials: Govt to form task force to monitor market

The interim government is set to form a task force to monitor the market to reign in the soaring prices of daily essentials.

2m ago

Prices of essentials: Rains, supply dearth cause spike

The prices of rice, eggs, broiler chicken, soybean oil, palm oil, sugar and vegetables have increased significantly in Dhaka due to a supply shortage and incessant rain.

2m ago