Dhaka, May 16 -- The prices of eggs, vegetables, onions, ginger, and other spices increased over the past week in the capital's markets, intensifying the sufferings of commoners.

Onion prices rose by Tk 10-15 per kg, selling at Tk 45-60 a kg. Ginger prices increased by Tk 10-20 per kg and were sold at Tk 180-200 a kg.

The prices of imported spices, such as clove, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin seeds, and others, also witnessed a 10 per cent hike in a week. Traders said the prices of most spices surged ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, which will be celebrated later this month.

Buyers at a butcher shop at Palashi in the capital on Friday. - Focus Bangla

Meanwhile, the egg market remained volatile last week.

Egg prices further increased to Tk 150-160 p...