Essential-Goods

The retail price of bun bread has increased from Tk 10 to Tk 15. This was found during visits to various tea stalls and grocery stores in Dhaka. Shopkeepers said the price has increased since last Saturday. They believe the price of bun bread has also increased due to rising prices of various products. The prices of bun bread and cakes have also increased in other parts of the country besides the capital. Van driver Gias Mia was having an afternoon snack with singara at Karwan Bazar. He s...

The sky is covered with clouds over the commodity market. Prices of most essential goods have increased following several days of continuous rain. Vegetable prices, in particular, have surged sharply. Most fresh produce is being sold at Tk 20 to Tk 30 higher per kilogram than usual. As a result,...