Dhaka, June 13 -- Prices of broiler chicken, eggs, lentils and several vegetables have risen over the past week, with consumers saying they continue to pay elevated prices for essential goods despite budget measures aimed at easing living costs.

Traders, however, say prices depend largely on supply conditions and insist the proposed budget has not yet had any impact on the market.

The observations came from visits to several markets in Dhaka on Saturday, two days after Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in parliament.

The budget will take effect on Jul 1.

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