According to traders, the retail market has seen a significant spike in the cost of various aromatic rice varieties, with prices rising by Tk70 to Tk80 per kilogram over the past six months. Market manipulation and the granting of export permissions have been cited as contributing factors to this record price increase.
Economy
Fragrant rice prices reach record highs
Retail prices for aromatic rice varieties have surged by Tk70 to Tk80 per kilogram over the last six months.
Source: TBS Bangladesh