Bangladesh, Oct. 31 -- Rising rice prices have added to the financial pressure on low-income households in Kishoreganj, with different varieties becoming costlier over the past two weeks amid higher transportation costs, rising paddy prices and seasonal factors.

Prices of tomatoes, onions and potatoes also remained high, while some other vegetables became cheaper. Edible oil, sugar and eggs continued to sell at their already high prices, according to local kitchen market traders.

A visit to Bara Bazar, Kachari Bazar and Purana Thana kitchen markets on Friday found that fine rice was selling at Tk80-85 per kg, up from Tk73-75 two weeks ago.

Medium-grain rice, commonly consumed by lower-income households, was selling at Tk65-72 per kg, c...