Onion price jumps up to Tk 120 a kg

Onion prices in Dhaka, Bangladesh have surged dramatically, reaching Tk 100-120 per kg, up from Tk 90-100 last week. Traders cite supply shortages as the cause. Other vegetable prices have also increased by Tk 10-40 per kg in the past week. Traders attribute this to crop damage from recent heavy rains, leading to reduced supplies. The price hikes are causing concern among consumers, with some struggling to afford basic food items.  Source:Daily Star