Dhaka, July 4 -- Chicken prices increased in the city's kitchen markets over the last one week. Prices of other essential commodities, including vegetables, onions and garlic, remained largely stable, maintaining their previous high levels.

Market visits showed that the prices of both broiler and Sonali chickens rose by up to Tk 20-30 per kilogramme over the past week. Broiler chicken was selling at Tk 180-200 per kg, while Sonali chicken was being sold at Tk 330-350 per kg.

Traders attributed the increase to a decline in wholesale supply. Ahmed Hossain, a poultry trader at Adabor Kitchen Market, said wholesale prices increased because supplies were lower than usual.

"Many chickens have died at farms due to the intense heat, reducing o...