According to CAB, sugar prices had been relatively stable a week ago, but wholesale prices have surged sharply, with retail rates rising by Tk 10 per kilogram. Edible oil prices have also climbed in recent weeks. · Take exemplary legal action against syndicates and hoarders in sugar and edible oil markets. · Ensure alignment between international prices, import costs, and domestic retail prices of edible oil. CAB cautioned that failure to implement immediate, strict, and coordinated measures could exacerbate volatility in sugar, LPG cylinders, and other essential markets.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 03, 2026 14:55 UTC