Egg prices jump by Tk5-10 due to floods

The price of eggs in Dhaka has risen by Tk5-10 to TK165 per dozen within a week, driven by flood damage to poultry in at least 11 districts. However, the supply of other products, including raw vegetables, remains stable.

Visits to various kitchen markets in Karwan Bazar, Moghbazar, and Kalyanpur on Friday revealed that eggs were selling at Tk160 per dozen, up by Tk10. In contrast, the prices of most vegetables have decreased by Tk5-10 per kg over the past week.

For low-income consumers, eggs are a primary source of protein, and the rising prices are straining household budgets. 

Many consumers said that the cost of daily essentials, including rice and pulses, remains high, further exacerbating their financial burden.

A student, Mohammad Rahat, shared his concerns thus, "I bought four eggs for Tk55. A dozen costs Tk160 now. With fish prices also high, we rely more on eggs and vegetables."

Egg seller Mohammad Liton from Karwan Bazar said, "Egg prices have risen due to a reduced supply during the rainy season. Chickens lay fewer eggs now, and the floods have damaged many farms."

Despite the floods, vegetable prices have seen some relief since the fall of the Awami League government, with many vegetables selling at Tk50 per kg. Prices have dropped by Tk5 per kg in the past week.

At Moghbazar, vendor Habib said, "Vegetable prices have decreased by Tk5 per kg. Eggplants are selling for Tk50 per kg, brinjal for Tk55, and tomatoes for Tk140 per kg."

Raw chillies have also seen a price drop, now selling at Tk220 per kg, down by Tk50 from last week. However, the prices of domestic onions and potatoes remain unchanged at Tk120 and Tk55 per kg, respectively. Broiler chicken prices have decreased slightly and are now selling at Tk165 per kg.

The price of rice, however, remains high. Miniket rice is being sold at Tk70-75 per kg, Paizam at Tk60, and coarse rice at Tk58 per kg.

Kalyanpur resident Mohammad Ripon, voicing his frustration, said, "Once prices go up, they rarely come down. We urge the new government to monitor the rice market and ensure we can buy good quality rice at Tk50 per kg."