Staff Reporter

The prices of most essential commodities including rice, vegetables, chilli, and edible oil marked further rise in the city markets.
Meanwhile, the prices of Hilsha fish have declined due to the government decision to stop export of it
It may be mentioned that some people and unscrupulous businessmen are manipulating the market price. As a result, prices of essentials vary from one market to another in the city areas.
Noted economist Dr Kazi Kholiquzzaman said, the government has failed to establish an effective market monitoring mechanism to check continuously on any manipulation. [Read more]