Dhaka, March 6 -- Despite steady supply, the prices of beef and broiler chicken remain high in Dhaka's kitchen markets as Ramadan enters its second week.

On the other hand, the prices of several vegetables, which had spiked at the beginning of the Islamic month of fasting, have started to ease.

During visits to the Segunbagicha, Jatrabari, and Motijheel markets on Friday, bdnews24.com observed different price trends for animal protein and fresh produce.

Beef is currently retailing at Tk 800 per kg, up from a pre-Ramadan price of Tk 750. Traders attribute the hike to increased transportation costs and high seasonal demand.

Khokon Sardar, a meat trader at Segunbagicha, told bdnews24.com: "There is plenty of meat and plenty of buyers. Co...