Agribusiness
Soybean Oil Shortage Persists as Atta and Flour Prices Climb
Bottled soybean oil remains scarce in Dhaka even after a price rise, while atta and flour prices have climbed and bakers say their products will cost up to 20 per cent more.
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Agribusiness
Egg and Meat Prices Must Be Kept Reasonable by Raising Output, Says State Minister
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has called for higher poultry output so that egg and chicken prices stay within people's reach while farmers get fair prices.
Vegetables
Only Two Vegetables Sell for Under Tk 50 in Dhaka
Of the 21 vegetables on sale in Dhaka's kitchen markets, only papaya and large bitter gourd cost less than Tk 50 a kg, while chicken, eggs and fish also stayed expensive.
Vegetables
Vegetable Prices Ease Slightly but Sugar, Oil, Flour and Eggs Squeeze Shoppers
Vegetables have become slightly cheaper in Dhaka's markets, but prices of sugar, edible oil, flour and eggs are rising while companies cut supplies of bottled oil and sugar.
Agribusiness
Low-Income People Struggle to Afford Eggs
Farm eggs have cost Tk 140 to 150 a dozen in Dhaka for two weeks, making it hard for low-income people to afford even eggs for protein.
Livestock
What Happens to Your Body If You Eat a Rotten Egg?
Eating a rotten or contaminated egg can cause food poisoning, so it pays to know simple ways of telling whether an egg is fresh.
Vegetables
Flour, Oil and Sugar Prices Climb as Vegetables and Eggs Stay Expensive
Companies have cut the supply of bottled edible oil in Dhaka's markets while loose oil, sugar and flour prices climb and vegetables, fish, meat and eggs stay expensive.
Livestock
Egg or Chicken: Which Is Better for Protein?
Skinless chicken breast packs far more protein by weight, while eggs offer complete protein plus vitamins and choline, so both can have a place in a balanced diet.
Vegetables
Eggs Tk 150 a Dozen, Vegetables Still Expensive in Dhaka
A dozen eggs now costs Tk 150 in Dhaka, up from Tk 130 to 140 two weeks ago, and most vegetables still sell above Tk 80 a kg.
Vegetables
Chilli Prices Ease in Dhaka as a Dozen Eggs Climbs to Tk 160
Green chilli prices have fallen from last week in Dhaka's retail markets, but eggs, vegetables and other essentials remain expensive, giving shoppers little relief.
Market ManagementGreen chilli hits Tk 400 a kg in Dhaka as onion, egg and vegetable prices rise
Green chilli sold for Tk 400 a kilogram at Dhaka's Shantinagar and Segunbagicha markets on 31 July 2026, up Tk 100 in a week, while onions and farm eggs became dearer and most vegetables stayed near Tk 100 a kilogram after weeks of rain and floods.
LivestockThe white strand on an egg yolk is the chalaza, and it is safe to eat
The white, thread-like strands on either side of an egg yolk are the chalazae, twisted cords of egg-white protein that hold the yolk in place; they are safe to eat and usually more prominent in fresh eggs.
Livestock
Blood Spot in an Egg Yolk: Is It Safe to Eat?
A small red spot in an egg yolk is usually a burst blood vessel and is harmless once the egg is well cooked, though discoloured whites are a warning sign.