Dhaka, July 27 -- Green chili prices have jumped sharply across Dhaka's kitchen markets over the past few days, with retailers raising prices by Tk 40 to Tk 60 per kilogram.

The kitchen spice was selling for Tk 260 to Tk 300 per kg in major retail markets on Monday, compared with Tk 200 to Tk 240 just five days ago.

A visit to Karwan Bazar, Tejgaon Colony Market and Moghbazar found significant price variations.

Retailers at Moghbazar and Tejgaon were selling green chilies at around Tk 300 per kg, while prices at Karwan Bazar where wholesale and retail trading take place side by side ranged between Tk 250 and Tk 280 per kg depending on quality.

The latest surge marks a dramatic increase from just a month ago, when green chilies were av...