As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, prices of essential food items have risen sharply at Karwan Bazar, one of Dhaka’s busiest markets, putting pressure on household budgets.
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Shoppers are paying more for everyday staples:
A visit to several markets in the capital on Thursday found that cucumber is being sold at Tk 100 per kg, lemon at Tk 80–100 per four piece, eggplant at Tk 180, onion at Tk 60 per kg, green chillies at Tk 160 per kg, dates at Tk 620 per kg, edible oil at Tk 390 per two liters of bottle, and thin rice at Tk 140 per kg.
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Vendors say demand rises ahead of Ramadan, driving up prices, while shoppers navigate the market carefully, comparing costs and adjusting purchases to meet their needs.
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Fish prices also climbed at the kitchen market.
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