At the start of the holy month of Ramadan, prices of essential commodities have increased in Naogaon, putting pressure on the consumers already grappling with rising living costs. Many shoppers claim that some traders take advantage of the increased demand during Ramadan to raise prices. They say that many customers buy in bulk at the start of Ramadan, pushing prices up temporarily. In the vegetable market, eggplant prices have nearly doubled from Tk 30–35 per kg last week to Tk 60 per kg. Ginger is priced at Tk 130–140 per kg, and onion prices have increased by Tk 5–7 per kg.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2026 17:55 UTC