The prices of beef, chicken, fish, and rice further rose substantially last week, heightening consumers' owes.
Broiler and Pakistani chicken prices in the capital's markets increased by Tk 20-30 a kg.
As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the upward trend in prices continues, according to market sources.
Visiting several markets in Dhaka on Friday, it was found that broiler chicken was being sold at Tk 210-220 a kg at the retail level, up from Tk 190-200 a kg just a week ago.
Pakistani and Sonali chicken prices also went up and were being retailed at Tk 320-350 a kg.
Traders attributed the price hike to increased demand and limited supply ahead of the festive season.
Alamgir Hossain, a trader in Rayerbazar, said, "The demand for broiler chicken surged over the past week, but the supply did not keep pace with that. This imbalance has driven prices up."
He also said, "Eid always creates extra demand for chicken, which is a key factor behind the price increase."
Another trader named Anwarul Hoque told The Financial Express, "Many people are purchasing chicken in advance for Eid celebrations. These early purchases are contributing to the price rise."
Jakir Hasan, a trader at Mohammadpur Krishi Market, said alongside broiler chicken, the prices of Sonali and Pakistani varieties also climbed.
Over the past week, beef prices rose by Tk 20 a kg, selling for Tk 800-850 a kg.
Freshwater fish prices also skyrocketed as citizens who opt to stay in the capital during Eid are stocking up on big fish, said trader Shahinur Islam at Mohammadpur Krishi Market.
Local rohu was selling at Tk 650-1200 a kg, depending on the size.
Indigenous species of tengra (mystus), pabda (ompok), golsha, shrimp, and boal (wallago attu) also witnessed a Tk 100-200 per kg price surge, according to fish traders at kitchen markets.
Meanwhile, though some early summer vegetables like moringa and pointed gourd were selling at higher prices, others remained relatively stable.
Moringa was selling for Tk 150-200 a kg and pointed gourd at Tk 70-80 a kg.
Potato prices were static at Tk 30-35 a kg, onions at Tk 40-50 a kg, and tomatoes at Tk 30-35 a kg.
Egg prices also remained steady over the past week, with a dozen selling for Tk 120-125.
The prices of aromatic rice and the fine varieties consumed daily witnessed a further hike of Tk 3.0-5.0 a kg in a week.
Finer Miniket, Nazirshail, and Jeerashail were being sold at Tk 85-102 a kg.
Non-packaged aromatic rice prices shot up to Tk 145-155 a kg from Tk 140-150 a kg a week back and Tk 125-140 a kg a month ago.
Packaged aromatic rice - Kalijeera and Chinigura - prices remained high at the previous level of Tk 160-170 a kg.
Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) Vice-President SM Nazer Hossain said the prices of commodities, except for rice, are comparatively rational during this Ramadan.
He also said the government agencies should ramp up monitoring in this period to keep prices within the reach of commoners.
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