Essentials see cheaper this Ramadan than past

Essentials see cheaper this Ramadan than past

Compared to previous years, this Ramadan, people are finding some comfort as they are getting most of the essentials, particularly the kitchen and grocery items, at cheaper and affordable prices.
Visiting several key kitchen markets, including Karwan Bazar, Khilgaon Taltola Market, Fakirapool Bazar, Motijheel AGB Colony Kacha Bazar and Shantinagar Bazar here today morning, BSS found that buyers are generally able to get what they need according to their purchasing power.
Due to strict market supervision and monitoring by the government several agencies and different measures, most of the essentials including sugar, grass peas, dates, onions, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, eggs, garlic, green and dry chillies, ginger, and isabgol, are available at cheaper prices compared to Ramadan 2024.
To ensure cheaper prices during the holy month of Ramadan, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has removed VAT on several essential goods.
The items listed include mustard oil, flour, semolina, lentils, LPG, biscuits, salt, and hot spices, among others.