In an effort to provide ten agricultural products including potatoes, eggs, onion and vegetables at affordable prices, the government has taken an initiative to sell products through open market sale (OMS) program. Finance Adviser Dr. Saleh Uddin inaugurated the OMS programme in front of the Food Building on Tuesday morning. Consumers can purchase one kg potatoes at Tk 30, one dozen eggs at Tk 130, one kg of onion at Tk 70, one kg green papaya at Tk 20 and five different vegetables through the programme. Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury who was present during the inauguration programme, said the government has taken such initiative to reach the products at an affordable price to the doorsteps of people. Eggs must be sold at govt-set prices from Wednesday: DG of Consumer Rights Primarily, the OMS programme will be available in 20 points of Dhaka including Food building, Manik Mia Aveneue, Mirpur-10, Basabo, Basila, Rayer Bazar, Rajarbagh, Mugda-North, Mugda-South, Palashi intersection, Hazaribagh, Mohammadpur, Gabtoli, Mohakhali Bus Stand, Begunbari, Uttarkhan, Dakkhinkhan, Kamrangirchar, Rampura and Jigatola.  

The price of broiler chicken eggs in the markets around Dhaka have soared to tk 170-180 (Tk 14-15/piece) per dozen in a span of a week. Local chicken eggs are also being sold at Tk 220-230 per dozen in some places around the city. Market experts and people involved with the egg market say mismanagement in the market is responsible for such an instability in egg prices. Alam, president of Baridhara Notun Bazar Owners Association, told UNB, "I think the price of eggs is increasing repeatedly due to market mismanagement. Mismanagement of supply and lack of oversight are responsible for creating unstable conditions in the market. The reason behind such frequent surge in product prices should be identified.” Read: Eggs to be imported if required : Minister He said the concerned agency should play an effective role in controlling this frequent surge in price of products in the market. “Otherwise, the rate at which the price of eggs is increasing cannot be controlled,” Alam said. Nadeem, a customer at Gulshan kitchen market, told UNB that there is a weakness in the market monitoring system, as a result, the traders are increasing the price frequently. He also urged the concerned agency to take effective action in this regard. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), an association of local farmers producing eggs and chickens, has called for coordination in the market management to ensure fairness of the price. BPA President Sumon Hawlader told UNB, "Monitoring of the market has to be strengthened. The price of egg and chicken should be adjusted at a reasonable rate keeping the cost of production in mind.” “In this way, market conditions will be normal. The government has to take steps to ensure that no syndicate can create instability. Otherwise, it will be difficult to control the price of eggs,” he said. According to Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) the price of broiler chicken eggs stood at Tk 140-150 per dozen last week, reflecting a significant 10 percent surge compared to the week before. Read: Hike in egg price: Consumer Rights Protection body realises Tk 10,000 in fine in Faridpur According to the Bangladesh Egg Producers Association, the country requires between 35 and 40 million eggs per day to meet demand. And the majority of the eggs are sourced from domestic producers. The Department of Livestock reports that over the last 10 fiscal years, the nation's egg production has more than doubled. The country produced 1,017 crores of eggs in 2013–14, and 2,338 crores of eggs in 2022–23. Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim told UNB, "According to the survey of our Livestock Department, it costs more than Tk 10.50 to produce an egg. Even If we take other costs and profit into consideration, it seems to me that the price of an egg should not be fixed at more than Tk 12.” “If Tk 12 per egg is set, the producers will benefit. Apart from this, if someone tries to create instability in the market, the authorities will take necessary action under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009.” Read more: Egg prices jump by Tk30-35 per dozen, citing high production cost Regarding whether the ministry will fix the price, Rezaul Karim said, "It is not a matter of fixing the price. Earlier, in 2010, there was an issue of fixing the price of chicks. In that case, the court questioned whether the ministry could fix the price in this way.” Meanwhile, the government is also considering importing eggs from outside to bring stability to the egg market. Responding to a question regarding egg import, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said at an event on Sunday morning that the Commerce Ministry cannot import eggs without the cooperation of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. “The decision to import eggs will be taken only after the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock gives a green signal.” Read more: Efforts on to break syndicates behind essentials’ price hike :Commerce minister However, when asked about the commerce minister's statement, the livestock minister said, "We will consider the issue of importing eggs in a different way." “Whether the Commerce Ministry will consider this issue independently or not is up to them. I think, with the current production rate of eggs in the country, there will be no need for imports if we can ensure proper management of the market.” On fixing the price of eggs, the commerce minister said that if the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock decides the market price for eggs, then the Directorate of National Consumers' Right Protection will be conducting raids to ensure control of the price of eggs. With the egg market suddenly unstable, the Directorate of National Consumers' Right Protection are already conducting raids in various warehouses in the capital and imposing fines, he said. Read more: In the EU’s inflation crisis, the humble egg takes the cake

Biryani is a mixed rice dish, originating among Muslims in the Indian subcontinent. Extremely popular across South Asia, similar dishes are also popular and prepared in other parts of the world including Iraq, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia. Usually, Biryani is prepared with spices (Indian), rice, and some type of red meat or chicken. It can also be cooked without red meat, with potatoes, eggs, and other vegetables. Let’s explore delectable nontraditional biryani recipes.  5 Healthy Biryani Recipes Jackfruit Biryani Recipe Ingredients 1 cup curd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 3 tbsp biryani masala, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp lemon juice, 4 tsp oil, 3 tbsp coriander (chopped), 3 tbsp mint (chopped), 12 pieces jackfruit (raw), 1 carrot (chopped), 1 potato (chopped), 5 beans (chopped), 2 tbsp fried barista, 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter, 8 cubes capsicum, and 2 tbsp saffron milk. Ingredients for biryani rice: 2 cup basmati rice, 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp pepper, ½ tsp cloves, 4 cardamoms, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 chilies, and 1 tbsp salt. Read More: Unique Raw Mango Recipes for Summer 2023  Instructions First, take a bowl and the curd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 3 tbsp biryani masala, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp oil, 3 tbsp coriander and 3 tbsp mint, the jackfruit, carrot, potato, beans, and 2 tbsp fried onions and combine well and keep in rest for about 30 minutes.  How to cook the rice for biryani: First, clean the rice and soak it for 20 minutes. Boil water and the spice in a deep pot and then add lemon juice, chili, and 1 tbsp salt, soaked rice and cook for 2 minutes, or as long as the rice is cooked (almost). Now take another deep pot and heat ghee and 2 tbsp oil and add 1 bay leaf, 1-inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, ½ tsp cloves, and 4 cardamoms. Then add 2 onions, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste capsicum, and cook for 2 minutes. Now add vegetables (marinated) until the vegetables become tender. Finally, layer the vegetables and the cooked rice evenly and top with 2 tbsp saffron milk, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, 1 tsp biryani masala, and 2 tbsp ghee and keep in low heat for 30 minutes.  Read More: 8 Delectable Kabab Recipes for Bangladeshi Kitchen. Vegetable Biryani Recipe Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice (soaked), 6 cardamoms, 4 cloves divided, 1 teaspoon salt, 2.5 tablespoon ghee, 2 medium red onion (thinly sliced), 2 tablespoons cashews (broken), 1 small potato cubed, 1/2 cup cauliflower, 1 medium carrot, 5-6 green beans, 2 tbsp saffron milk, 1-inch ginger (crushed), 4-5 garlic cloves (crushed), 2 green chilies, 1.5 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 1/3 cup yogurt, 1.5 teaspoon biryani masala, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, and 1.5 teaspoon rose water. 

The humble egg has become a star performer for all the wrong reasons as inflation has hit households across the European Union extremely hard over the year. The EU's statistical agency Eurostat announced Friday that the average price of an egg — that important staple for poor families and gourmet cooks alike — had risen by 30% over the year to January 2023, becoming a symbol of how the cost of living has hit everyone in the 27-nation bloc. Even if the latest inflation figures show that annual inflation in the 20-nation eurozone has started to decline to 8.5% in February, the sector of food, alcohol and tobacco continued to rise and stood at 15%. Also Read: European inflation eases for 3rd month but prices still bite And then, eggs outperform just about all. Two years ago, egg inflation still stood at a lean 1%, rising to 7% the year after before reaching 30% in February. Egg prices were whipped up the most in the Czech Republic, rising 85% over the year, followed closely by two other central European nations — Hungary (80%) and Slovakia (79%). Germany and Luxembourg stood at the other end, with both experiencing a relatively lower increase of 18%. In the United States, egg prices have surged over the past year because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak and the highest inflation in decades. The national average retail price of a dozen eggs hit $4.25 in December, up from $1.79 a year earlier, according to the latest government data.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and many good reasons are behind this. One of the important things is that breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period and refills your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness. Breakfast also provides other essential nutrients required for good health. Eggs for breakfast are uniquely delicious and protein-packed and making them a powerhouse for starting off your morning. Here are the 7 yummy and healthy egg recipes for breakfast.  Health benefits and nutrition of eggs Eggs are packed with protein. You will also get heart-healthy unsaturated fats and important nutrients from eggs. From one big size boiled egg, you may get about 77 calories including vitamins A, B5, B12, D, E, K, and B6, folate, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and zinc. Eggs provide you with good cholesterol. Eggs have choline that helps maintain your eyesight. The proteins and amino acids available in eggs are not bad for the heart. Most importantly, eggs are the filling meal.  Read More: Raise Low Blood Pressure: What to Eat, Drink, Avoid 7 Easy Egg Recipes for Breakfast Mughlai Paratha Recipe Ingredients  3 Cups wheat flour, 1 cup flour, 2 tbsp ghee, 2 cups water (for the dough), dry flour (for rolling), ghee (for frying), 4 Eggs,  salt (as required), 1/2 cup onions (finely chopped), 4 green chilies (chopped), 4 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped) Instructions First, mix the wheat flour, refined flour, and two tablespoons of ghee together. Prepare a soft, sticky dough and cover it and let it rest for 2-3 hours. Then divide the dough into 4 parts and rest again for about 15 minutes. Heat oil in the pan and meanwhile roll one part of the dough to give it a round shape. Place the roti on the pan, put the beaten eggs in the center, and then add 2 tsp of onion, salt, green chilies, and 1 tbsp of coriander leaves. Minimize the heat and fold the roti four ways and give a squire shape. Add ghee around it and fry as long as it becomes crispy. Follow the same process and prepare the rest of them. Garnish and serve warm with sauce or chutney. Read More: Spirulina: Health benefits, doses, uses, and side effects Egg Benedict Recipe Ingredients  2 slices loaf, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tomato, sliced, 50-gram spinach, little amount of nutmeg powder, 100-gram seasonal fruits ( diced), 2 tbsp sauce Instructions First, toast the slices of the loaf and let them warm. Boil water in a pot and break the egg to plunder.  Have a small pot of water boiling and break the egg to plunder. Heal olive oil in a pan and cook all the veggies for around 2 minutes. Now place the veggies mixture and nutmeg, and poached egg on top. Season with sauce over and serve hot.  Read More: 14 Top Anti-aging Foods to Look Younger   Scotch Eggs Recipe Ingredients 2 cups loaf ( roughly torn), 6 large eggs, 1 lb. ground beef, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest, salt, and pepper (as required), 1/2 cup flour,  oil, for frying, salad, for serving Instructions First, prepare the oven to 425°F and bake the torn loaves on a baking sheet for about 6 minutes or as long as they become dry. Now take a food processor and blend well the dry-torned loaves to form small crumbs. Remove from the food processor and put it in a bowl. In the meantime, boil water in a pot and gently add 4 eggs.  Cook for 6 minutes, set aside, and then peel. In a bowl, mix beef, garlic, lemon zest, 1 raw egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Take one-fourth of the beef mixture, create a disk, and put 1 soft-boiled egg in the center. Wrap beef around the egg nicely. Repeat the process to prepare the rest.  Take another bowl and mix flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a second bowl, beat an egg with 1 tsp water. Take breadcrumbs to a third bowl. Heat oil in a pot. Overlay wrapped eggs in flour, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs. Now fry as long as it becomes golden brown. Serve warm with salad.  Read More: Top Traditional Bangladeshi Foods You Must Try Egg Quesadilla Recipe Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper, 2 eggs, ¼ cup black beans, 2 tablespoons butter, divided, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ground black pepper, ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, 2 6” tortillas

The National Directorate of Consumer Rights Protection (NDCRP) on Saturday fined Tk 4.5 lakh three egg aroth (wholesaler) at Baipile in Ashulia after finding evidence of illegal profiteering. Earlier egg wholesalers used to earn Tk0.20 per egg. Now they are making a profit of Tk2.70 per egg by creating a crisis. By holding the consumers' hostage, the traders are making a hefty profit per egg. On Saturday, the NDCRP in a raid found evidence of illegal profit-making at three egg wholesalers at Baipile in Ashulia. A fine of Tk 4.5 lakh has been realized on three egg traders. The operation was conducted led by Abdul Jabbar Mondol, head of Dhaka district office of NDCRP and assistant director of the directorate Md. Hasanuzzaman. Abdul Jabbar told UNB that most of the egg traders are not preserving the cash memo of the purchase. Not giving cash memo of sale. No price list either. Eggs are being priced based on demand rather than purchase price. Read: Mobile Court fines 36 vehicles at Kakrail It can be seen from their cash memos and documents that the purchase price of each egg was Tk9.40 on August 7 and sold at Tk9.60 at a profit of 0.20 paisa only. After 10 days the picture was different. On August 17, the buying price of each egg was Tk9.10 and the selling price was Tk11.80. In this case, the profit for each egg is Tk2.70 , which is unusual. Thus, for the crime of increasing the price of eggs through manipulation, Asif's egg  Aroth (traders) was fined Tk 1.0 lakh, SJ Agro egg aroth fined Tk 1.0 lakh and Faisal Enterprise was fined Tk 2.5 lakh. 

The government will sell milk, egg, and meat at subsidised rates for mass people at 10 locations in the capital from Sunday. Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim will inaugurate the sale at the Livestock Services Department premises in the city, the ministry said in a press release issued on Saturday. The Fisheries and Livestock Ministry decided to implement the mobile marketing system to meet people’s needs of animal protein and nutrition keeping the prices stable and increasing the supply of meat, milk, egg with the assistance of traders, producers and supply chain stakeholders. Also read: Prices of essentials to stay tolerable during Ramadan: PM The sale of the food items will continue till 28th  Ramadan where the government’s mobile vehicles will sell pasteurized milk at Tk 60 per liter, beef at Tk 550 per Kg, mutton at Tk 800 per Kg, dressed broiler chicken at Tk 200 per Kg and four eggs at Tk 30. The mobile sale activities will be launched at 10 locations in the city initially. These are Abdul Gani Road adjacent to the secretariat, Khamarbari Gol Chattar, Japan Garden City, Mirpur 60 feet road, Ajimpur Matrisadan, Noyabazar in old town, Arambagh, Notun Bazar, Kalshi in Mirpur, and Jatrabari. Also read: Ramadan begins in 40 Chandpur villages Livestock and Dairy Development project under the Livestock Services Department will provide overall assistance in the sale activities. Besides, Bangladesh Dairy Farmers’ Association (BDFA) and Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) are involved in it.

When it comes to dieting, salads, quinoa and detox shakes come to mind as staples for weight loss. Normally, food with high fiber content and low fat are favoured as they are low on calories and help to increase metabolism. The intention is to burn fat, therefore sugar, fat and anything fried is highly avoided. What if we told you there was an ingredient out there that could help with that, but isn’t a chore to consume? Believe it or not, eggs aren’t only used for bodybuilding diets; they have fat loss properties that almost put them on par with other dietary staples. Here is how the egg diet can help with weight loss.  What is the Egg Diet? The first thing to note about the egg diet is that despite its health benefits, its portion should be comparable to what’s seen on the food pyramid scale. Dairy products and meat are almost at the top of said pyramid, which means that the serving size should be one of the least out of all the ingredients for a well balanced diet. Still, eggs should be a core component of your diet, specifically chicken eggs due to being low on calories and carbohydrates while packing an impressive amount of protein. Although eggs are beneficial for attaining muscle mass, it is still safe to consume the ingredient daily for its weight-loss benefits.  Read Mango desserts: Some mouthwatering recipes for trying at home While it is possible to go on an “egg only” diet, it would be difficult to supplement your body with other critical nutrients like Vitamins, Carbohydrates and even fat. Therefore going down this route is an unsafe risk not worth taking. Like any ingredient-focused diet, constantly consuming one particular ingredient can get boring after a while, which is where eggs can really come into their own. From poached to boiled or scrambled, eggs have some of the most diverse ways to be prepared which can be an incentive to switch up the menu everyday while still consuming the recommended amount of eggs. The diet is traditionally run for only two weeks, and restricts all food consumption to only three meals a day - which means no snacking! Read Milk Tea Vs. Black Tea Vs. Green Tea: Which is the healthiest option? Purpose Of The Egg Diet It would be perfectly normal to question the point of an Egg diet if the risks are this intimidating and that there are possibly safer diets to commit to when intending to lose fat. The main purpose of this diet is to shock the body and break a plateau you might be on when losing weight. Once the body is conditioned to consume only the healthy contents of a diet, it tends to slow down in terms of metabolism, which is where the stint of the egg diet comes in handy.  The small window of time you have to enjoy the egg-focused diet is meant to heighten your overall fat and protein intake, while reducing the variety of carbohydrates you are allowed to take. You aren’t sworn off carbohydrates like a full ketogenic diet or Atkins, but it will dramatically restrict your choices in order to shock your body into a calorie and carbohydrate deficit. Read Health Benefits of Different Types of Nuts