Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Rice prices have risen across markets despite record domestic production, robust government procurement and continued imports, adding fresh strain to household budgets.

The increase comes at a time when Aman output has hit a historic high and public foodgrain stocks are at record levels, raising questions about market dynamics and price oversight.

Seasonal coarse rice Swarna was selling at Tk 58-60 per kg, while medium varieties such as BRRI dhan-28 and Paijam were priced at Tk 65-70 per kg.

Fine rice was retailing between Tk 75 and Tk 95 per kg, marking a Tk 3.0-4.0 per kg increase within a week.

Earlier this month, aromatic rice recorded a Tk 15-20-per-kg hike, according to market sources.

Hedayet Ali, a grocer on...