Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The price of essential commodities in Bagerhat district town kitchen market has gone beyond the purchasing capacity of the people in general and limited income group people in particular putting them into severe hardship in maintain of on normal life meeting basic demands.

In the market there are not a single vegetables excepting papaya getting below Tk. 80 while papaya is being sold at Tk.40 per kg.

Daily necessary items price hike is forcing consumers to cut back on purchases as they feel exhausted with their poor income.

While visiting the main market of the district town on Sunday (Aug. 17) it was found that most vegetable prices were up by Tk.20 to Tk.40 or more.Good quality round brinjal (egg vegetables) topped ...