Egg Prices Surge Again, Causing Consumer Distress

The egg market has become unstable again. In the retail markets of the capital, the price of a dozen eggs has increased by 15 to 20 takas within a week, causing distress among consumers.

On September 15, the government set the retail price for eggs. According to this regulation, eggs are supposed to be sold at 11.87 takas per piece, but they are being sold for 15 takas each in the market. A dozen eggs is now selling for 170 takas. Despite the consumers' anger and dissatisfaction over the prices, sellers seem to ignore these concerns.

Market insiders say that government officials set a price without considering the reality. They argue that the cost of poultry feed in the country is very high. Additionally, egg production has decreased due to excessive heat, leading to a reduced supply in the market. This supply shortage has resulted in rising egg prices.

However, consumers question why domestically produced eggs should cost 14 to 15 takas each when imported eggs from neighboring India cost only 7 takas, including import expenses.

Due to the ongoing situation in the country affecting supply, the price of eggs has surged in the capital's markets. As supply dwindles, the prices of chicken, fish, and vegetables have also risen, leaving consumers alarmed by the escalating costs when shopping.