Staff Reporter :
Despite a slight decrease in the prices of some items, the overall cost of daily essentials in Dhaka’s kitchen markets remains high, leaving consumers struggling with uncontrolled inflation.
After visiting various markets in the capital, including Karwan Bazar, Rajshahi Bazar, Hatirpool, and Sutrapur Bazar, this correspondent found that the price of beef has risen to Tk 800 per kg, up from Tk 750 last week. Goat meat is now being sold for Tk 1,050 to Tk 1,200 per kg, while mutton costs Tk 1,000 per kg.
In the poultry sector, broiler chicken prices have dropped slightly, now ranging from Tk 170 to Tk 180 per kg, compared to Tk 180 to Tk 185 last week.
However, the prices of other chicken varieties remain high, with local chicken priced between Tk 700 and Tk 730 per kg, white layer at Tk 290, and red layer at Tk 350 per kg. Sonali chicken is being sold for Tk 300 to Tk 320 per kg.
The price of raw chili, potato, and onion has soared, putting a significant strain on consumers’ budgets.
In contrast, fish prices have seen a slight decrease in recent weeks compared to other products.
Big shrimp are being sold at Tk 600 to Tk 650 per kg, down from up to Tk 700 last week. Hilsa fish is being sold for Tk 450 to Tk 500 per kg. Additionally, pabda fish is at Tk 160, tilapia at Tk 220, carp fish at Tk 260, rohu fish at Tk 350, mola fish at Tk 280, and koi fish at Tk 200 per kg.
In the vegetable market, desi onions have increased by Tk 10 per kg this week. Last week, onions were sold at Tk 90 per kg. Potatoes are being sold at Tk 65 per kg, up by Tk 5 from last week. Green chili has seen a decrease of Tk 200 per kg compared to last week. However, all types of vegetables remain stable in the market this week.
In these markets, all types of vegetables are stable in price range this week. Kochur mukhi is at Tk 80 per kg, brinjal at Tk 50 to Tk 60, bitter gourd at Tk 60, pointed gourd at Tk 80, parwal at Tk 40, ribbed gourd at Tk 40, snake gourd at Tk 80, zucchini at Tk 40 to Tk 50, papaya at Tk 60 per kg, sponge gourd at Tk 50 to Tk 60, ridge gourd at Tk 60, taro at Tk 80, ginger at Tk 70, and beans at Tk 160 per kg.
Cauliflower is priced at Tk 40 to Tk 50 each, cabbage at Tk 40 to Tk 50, broccoli at Tk 40 per piece, ripe tomatoes at Tk 70 to Tk 80 per kg, and carrots at Tk 80 per kg. Lemon peel is priced between Tk 10 to Tk 40, coriander leaves at Tk 350 to Tk 400 per kg, banana flower at Tk 40, and sweet pumpkin at Tk 40 to Tk 50 per kg.