With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, prices of daily essentials — including local and imported fruits — have surged, adding pressure on consumers. Sellers attribute the hike to higher demand during Ramadan, while buyers say price increases during the month if Ramadan have become a customary practice. Visits to different markets in the capital on Saturday showed apples selling at Tk380 to Tk440 per kg, depending on the variety. Among local fruits, a dozen Sabri bananas were selling at Tk120, while Sagar bananas were priced between Tk120 and Tk150 per dozen. Though available at a few shops, prices were steep, ranging from Tk120 to Tk150 per kg.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2026 13:48 UTC