Rising food prices in Bangladesh are hitting consumers hard, especially lower-income groups. Vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, and pumpkins have surged, alongside chicken, eggs, and fish. Budget-conscious households now face tough choices, with many turning to home gardening for relief.

As the pendulum of migration swings, policymakers are confronted with the imperative to address the root causes underpinning this seismic shift.

In Bangladesh, 2023 was the year of inflation.

An independent body recommending viable prices for all commodities under its mandate, is something the government must consider.

The cost-of-living crisis seems to have brought more woes for daily workers in Bangladesh than other groups of labourers as their average wage growth has been below the inflation rate for the past two fiscal years.