Bangladesh, March 16 -- The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is beginning to cast a shadow over Bangladesh's domestic commodity market, as rising transportation and logistics costs place additional pressure on consumers with limited incomes.

Traders say the war has disrupted global shipping routes and increased fuel and shipping charges, gradually affecting the prices of essential commodities in local markets.

The higher cost of transporting goods from wholesale hubs to retail markets is ultimately being passed on to consumers.

Market insiders report that transportation cost increases are already influencing several key festival-related commodities, including aromatic rice, beef, chicken, fish, and edible oil.

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