Bangladesh: Eggs are not an affordable protein source any more at Tk150 per dozen in Dhaka markets

Eggs are not an affordable quality protein source any more, as price per dozen has soared to Tk150 in the kitchen markets across Dhaka. Lower-income families have already been cutting consumption of chicken and meat due to unusually high prices, say consumer rights groups. Now, with eggs going for close to Tk13 per piece, they will not be able to afford any quality source of protein altogether. Street vendors are selling boiled eggs at Tk20 per piece. An egg is being sold at Tk30 in Dhaka restaurants. Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) Vice-President SM Nazer Hossain said consumers in Bangladesh are having a tough time amid record prices of daily essentials due to higher inflation. Farm-produced eggs, broiler chicken, and farmed fish have traditionally been key protein sources for millions of poor and low-income people in the country, he said. He stressed on strict monitoring of eggs, chicken, meat and fish prices in kitchen markets to keep these items at an affordable ...