Bangladesh, Oct. 27 -- The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) expects the kitchen market to remain stable during Ramadan, citing higher imports and increased opening of letters of credit (LCs) for essential commodities, including edible oil, sugar, chickpeas, lentils and dates.

Imports of several key essentials during July 1 to October 25 of the current fiscal year exceeded those in the corresponding period last year, according to BTTC data.

Retail prices of eggs, broiler chicken and lentils have declined, while edible oil and sugar prices have remained largely unchanged, according to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB).

The issues were discussed at a meeting at the Ministry of Commerce on Monday, chaired by Commerc...