Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Within a week, prices of most vegetables in the market have dropped by Tk 10-20 per kilogram.
While this has not brought full relief, it has at least prevented further discomfort for consumers. On the other hand, the price of farm eggs has increased by Tk 10 per dozen over the week, now selling at Tk 150 per dozen in retail shops.
However, although refiners announced a Tk 6 per litre increase in soybean oil prices, traders have yet to raise retail prices as the government has not approved the proposal.
A visit to several city markets on Friday - including Jurain, Jatrabari, Hatirpool, Shantinagar, Rampura, and Malibagh - revealed the situation.
Vendors said vegetable prices are expected to fall further in the next 15-2...