Dhaka, April 24 -- In line with recent hikes in the prices of vegetables, fish, and meat, the prices of eggs have also jumped once more, rising by Tk 10-15 per the dozen.

Although there has been no word of a shortage or supply crisis in the vegetable market, only okra and tomatoes are available for less than Th 60 per kg. The prices of bitter gourd, beans, and other vegetables have also gone up in the past week.

Ahmed Abdur Razzak, who shops for groceries at the Segunbagicha Wet Market, says that vegetables are typically less expensive around this time of year.

"But now the prices of every vegetable are high. If prices do not come down, people will start buying less," he said.

Even if supply issues are resolved after price hikes, the ...