To address rising egg prices and ensure adequate supply, the government has authorized the import of 18.80 crore eggs through 42 firms, with import permits valid until January 31, according to a Commerce Ministry notification issued on November 19. This comes as two pairs of brown eggs are currently selling for Tk 48–50 in Dhaka, reflecting a 12.64% price hike from Tk 42–45 a year ago. The country’s daily egg demand of five crore is largely met by regions like Tangail, Jashore, Thakurgaon, and Gazipur.
Persistently high inflation, above 9% since March, has hit low and middle-income groups the hardest. Food inflation surged in October, reaching a three-month high of 10.87%, driven by rising costs of essentials such as rice and vegetables. With inflationary pressure continuing, the egg import move aims to alleviate some of the burden on consumers amid broader economic challenges.
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