2024-03-30 12:46:58
In the space of a week, the price of potatoes in the capital has increased by 5 to 7 rupees per kg. On Friday (March 29), several raw markets in the capital were seen selling potatoes at Tk 40-42 per kg. A week ago it was Rs. 35.
However, onion prices have come down due to good production and supply. Onions are selling at Tk 55 to Tk 60 per kg, which was Tk 100 to Tk 110 a week ago.
Vendors say prices of other commodities in the grocery market, except potatoes, have remained stable. Meanwhile, they expressed fear that the price of potatoes may increase further.
We visited the vegetable market and found that eggplants are priced at Tk 60 per kg, bitter gourd at Tk 80, papaya at Tk 40, green leaves at Tk 80, carrots at Tk 40, beans at Tk 40, green chillies at Tk 100, gourd at Tk 50 per piece, cabbage at Tk 50, cauliflower at Tk 50. , Tomato 50 Taka, Chichinga 50 Taka, Cucumber 60 Taka, Borabati 60 Taka, Corn 60 Taka, Potal 60 Taka and Pumpkin 30 Taka files are being sold.
A visit to the fish market shows that farmed pangas is Tk 200 to 220 per kg, tilapia is Tk 220, farmed horn is Tk 480 to Tk 500, rue is Tk 240-400 per kg, koi is Tk 250, Pabda is Tk 400-450 per kg, shrimp is Tk 800-1000. , Katla 500-600 Taka, Nala 200 Taka, Tatkini 200 Taka and Sarpunti are being sold at 200 Taka per kg.
Looking around the meat market, broiler chicken is being sold at Tk 200-220 per kg. Gold 300-350 taka. A kg of beef is 800 taka and beef is 1100 taka. Eggs are being sold at 40 taka.
Abdur Rashid, a grocery shopkeeper in the capital’s New Market, said that the price of onion has decreased due to good supply. However, the price of potatoes is on the rise. At this time, he expressed concern that the price may increase further.
Shakhawat Hossain, who came to market in Dhanmondi’s Salek Garden, said that the price of potatoes is on the rise. Besides, the prices of vegetables and fish are the same as before.