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How will we survive if prices keep rising?
Published : Monday, 5 October, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Observer Online Report
The prices of essential commodities have continued to put pressure on consumers, with vegetables, fish, meat, eggs and grocery items remaining expensive in Dhaka markets.
The situation was observed during a visit to Mirpur-1 kitchen market in the capital on Monday.
Except for papaya, which was selling at Tk 30-40 per kg, the prices of most vegetables started from Tk 50 per kg, while some were as high as Tk 200. Beans were selling at Tk 200 per kg, tomatoes at Tk 120-130, carrots at Tk 100-130, brinjal at Tk 100-140 and green chillies at Tk 140.
Of the 32 vegetables surveyed at the market, 19 were selling at Tk 80 or more per kg, while the prices of the remaining vegetables ranged between Tk 30 and Tk 80.
Abdul Ahad, a shopper, said the rising prices of essential goods were making it increasingly difficult for ordinary people to manage their expenses.
“Everything is becoming more expensive day by day. I don’t know how we will manage. It is not just the market-rickshaw fares and the prices of almost everything have gone up. If prices continue to rise like this, how will we survive?” he said.
Tarikul Islam, who earns money by carrying shoppers’ goods at the market, said his income had not increased despite the rise in commodity prices.
“People buy things and I carry them for a small amount of money. Can I suddenly ask someone to pay Tk 100 instead of Tk 50? If I do, they will either scold me or refuse to hire me. So how am I supposed to manage?” he said.
Vegetable seller Saddam Khan said prices could fall once supplies of new vegetables increase. He also blamed untimely rainfall for pushing up the prices of some vegetables.
Prices of potatoes, onions, ginger and garlic remained relatively lower, although potato and onion prices had increased by Tk 5-10. Cross-variety onions were selling at Tk 50 per kg and local onions at Tk 55, while potatoes were selling for Tk 25-40 per kg.
The prices of poultry and eggs were also high. Broiler chicken was selling at Tk 180-188 per kg, cock chicken at Tk 290-300 and layer chicken at around Tk 350. Beef was selling at Tk 800 per kg and mutton at Tk 1,250.
A dozen red eggs cost Tk 140-145, while white eggs were selling at Tk 135-140 and duck eggs at Tk 180.
Fish prices also remained high, with hilsa selling at Tk 1,500-2,800 per kg, rohu at Tk 400-600, katla at Tk 350-650 and shrimp at Tk 800-1,800, depending on size and quality.
Prices of several grocery items were also high. Packaged pulao rice was selling at Tk 230 per kg, lentils at Tk 90-180, bottled soybean oil at Tk 204 per litre and packaged sugar at Tk 110 per kg.
Shopkeepers said rising production and transportation costs could further affect prices, while traders attributed some increases to supply and demand.
-MT
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