No relief in vegs; chicken prices rise

Vegetable prices have increased in the capital, while the prices of rice and chicken remain beyond the purchasing power of ordinary consumers. Compared to last week, chicken prices have risen by at least 10 taka and up to 50 taka per kilogram.

However, there has been some relief in the prices of farmed fish.
This situation was observed on Friday (April 3) morning in different markets across the capital.
Market insiders say that products with normal supply have seen slight price reductions, but newly harvested and perishable vegetables have become more expensive due to syndicate activities.

A visit to poultry markets in the capital showed that the price of Sonali chicken has increased by 10–50 taka, now selling at 430–450 taka per kg.

Broiler chicken is being sold at 190–200 taka per kg, while beef is priced at around 800 taka per kg. Egg prices have fluctuated slightly but are generally under control.

Farm eggs are being sold at 105–110 taka per dozen, up from around 100 taka last week. Earlier, prices were about 105 taka, and at one point had dropped to 95 taka.

Sellers say the fluctuation in egg prices is due to variations in supply. However, duck eggs remain expensive, selling at around 70 taka per four.

In the fish market, although overall prices remain high, some farmed fish are providing relief. Pangas fish is selling at 180–210 taka per kg, farmed magur fish at 150–200 taka, and tilapia at 180–240 taka, depending on size.

A private sector employee buying broiler chicken in Jatrabari said that chicken prices were very high during Ramadan and remain unchanged. Along with high vegetable prices, it is becoming difficult to manage household expenses.

Due to supply shortages, rice prices have increased by 5–7 taka per kg. Meanwhile, edible oil is still being sold at previously increased prices.

Among summer vegetables, yardlong beans have increased by 20 taka to 80 taka per kg, eggplant by about 10 taka to 60–80 taka, taro stems at 80 taka, bitter gourd at 60–80 taka, okra at 60–70 taka, pointed gourd at 60–80 taka, taro root at 80–100 taka, drumstick at 80–100 taka, and sponge gourd at 60–70 taka per kg.

Green chili is sold at 100–120 taka per kg, papaya at 40 taka, sweet pumpkin at 40 taka, local cucumber at 60 taka, and hybrid cucumber at 30 taka per kg.

In these markets, lemons are selling at 30–40 taka per four, local coriander leaves at 180 taka per kg, hybrid coriander at 100–120 taka, mint leaves at 200 taka per kg, green bananas at 40 taka per four, and ash gourd at 50 taka per piece.