The price of lemons has suddenly skyrocketed at Dhaka’s wet markets, reaching Tk 100-Tk 120 per four pieces in some places. Traders were asking for up to Tk 120 for four medium-sized lemons, while large lemons were over Tk 150. Asked about the spike in price, trader Md Ripon of Raisaheb Bazar said: “The price of lemons has gone up due to Ramadan and because there was no rain. As there is no supply, we have to buy lemons at excessive prices. That is why we are selling at high prices.”Md Selim Mia, who came to Jatrabari to buy lemons, said: “The price of lemons is so high!

Source: bd News24 February 15, 2026 13:34 UTC