Vegetable prices increase in Moulvibazar
Moulvibazar Correspondent :
Like last week, there has been no major change in the prices of most products this week. The prices of all types of vegetables in the market have increased.
Currently, except for potatoes and raw papaya, the prices of a handful of vegetables in the market are below 100 taka. Along with this, there is no relief in fish and poultry either.
From eggplant, beans, beetroot to tomatoes; everything has gone beyond the reach of low-income people. For several days, it was being said that prices were increasing due to rain and floods. But there has been no rain for several days. Even then, the price of vegetables is not decreasing.
On Saturday, September 6, while visiting some markets in Moulvibazar city and suburbs, it was seen that vegetables were being sold at high prices. In some markets, it was seen that one kilogram of round brinjal now costs 160 to 180 taka. And long brinjalsIt costs 100 taka to buy. One of the most demanded vegetables among buyers is jhinga.
A kg of this vegetable is now priced at 80 to 100 taka. In the northern market of Kulaura city, the prices of gourd and varab are also sky-high. A gourd is available for 80 taka each. And a kg of varab is 100. It is difficult to get your hands on tomatoes.
The price of Indian tomatoes per kg is 150 taka. A kg of Usta costs 100 taka and it costs 180 taka to buy SIM.
The price of green chillies is still unbearable. The price of a kg is 180 to 200 taka. Onions are coming from India. But it has no effect on the price. A kg of mixed domestic onions is still 80 taka.
The price of fish is also uncomfortable. Although the price of farmed fish is slightly lower, it is not possible to touch the fish of the local river.
Farmed shrimp costs more than 700 taka per kg. It also costs a thousand taka to buy local fish. Tengra costs 600 to 700 taka per kg, farmed koi and Pabdar 300 to 400 taka per kg. even in the peak season, the price of hilsa fish is as high as before.
It is said that the shortage of supply has affected the market. One kilogram of hilsa is being sold for 2500 taka. Pangas is also being sold for 200 taka per kg. On the other hand, broiler chickens are being sold at 175 taka per kg.
Cock chickens are being sold at 310 taka, roosters at 330 taka. Layers are being sold at 350 taka. Besides, buying golden chickens costs 280 to 300 taka per kg. Eggs are being sold at 150 taka per dozen.
Ordinary consumers say that despite the stability, the cost of living has not decreased, and instead they are feeling uneasy due to the high prices of daily necessities.