The prices of packaged liquid milk across almost all major brands in Bangladesh have increased by up to Tk 10 per liter, adding further financial strain to low and middle-income families who rely on dairy as an essential source of daily nutrition.
Following an initial price adjustment by the state-owned cooperative Milk Vita—which raised its one-liter pasteurized milk packets from Tk 100 to Tk 110 and half-liter packs to Tk 60—major private dairy companies, including Aarong, Pran, and Farm Fresh (Akij Dairy), have similarly hiked their prices. Currently, one-liter packs of private brand milk are retailing between Tk 110 and Tk 115, while 500-milliliter packs are selling for around Tk 55 to Tk 60.
Dairy producers and industry stakeholders attributed the price hikes to surging production costs. Officials noted that prices for packaging materials, cattle feed, electricity, gas, and transport have risen significantly over recent months. Additionally, Milk Vita authorities mentioned that the procurement price paid to grassroots farmers was increased to ease the burden on producers.
However, the price surge has sparked widespread consumer dissatisfaction. Consumers and consumer rights groups, including the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB), have expressed deep concern, noting that the hike heavily burdens households already struggling with the soaring costs of daily essentials. Retailers report that overall sales of packaged liquid milk have declined as some families are forced to cut back on quantities, particularly affecting children's regular nutritional intake.
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