Khulna consumers hit hard by price hike of some commodities

KHULNA, Aug 19 (UNB): Kitchen markets in Khulna metropolitan area have been unstable for the past one week as prices of essential commodities have gone up several times, causing immense suffering for lower-middle income groups.

Again, the same products are being sold at varying prices across different markets, making it especially challenging for the poor.

Visiting several markets in Khulna including Daulatpur, Gollamari, Khalishpur, Notun Bazar, Sandhya Bazar, Boyra Bazar, Mistiri Para Bazar and Banorgati Bazar, it was found that the price of green vegetables has remained relatively low while fish prices have shot up.