Vegetable Prices Ease in Dhaka, Bringing Relief to Residents

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Vegetable prices in Dhaka have begun to decrease, offering a reprieve to residents who have been strained by high costs for months. The arrival of winter produce has led to a decline in prices, with most vegetables now selling for Tk 50-60 per kilogram. While some items remain costly, such as round eggplant, which still sells for Tk 120 per kg, eggs and chicken have become more affordable, with eggs dropping Tk 5-10 per dozen and chicken Tk 10-20 per kg. Traders attribute the decline to increased supply and larger shipments reaching city markets.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vegetable prices in Dhaka have decreased, with most vegetables selling for Tk 50-60 per kg, down from previous high prices.
  • Round eggplant remains the most expensive vegetable, selling for Tk 120 per kg.
  • Eggs have dropped in price by Tk 5-10 per dozen, and chicken by Tk 10-20 per kg.
  • Traders attribute the decline in prices to increased supply and larger shipments reaching city markets.
  • Residents have welcomed the reprieve, with some shoppers noting that grocery shopping has become more manageable.
  • A visit to Raisaheb Bazar, Jattra Bari Kitchen Market, and Kaptan Bazar shows lower prices across a wide range of produce.
  • Some specific prices mentioned include: bitter gourd (Tk 60 per kg), gourd (Tk 40-50), long beans (Tk 60), potatoes (Tk 20), bananas (Tk 30 per dozen), and seasonal vegetables like chichinga, jhinga, dhundal, kankrol, and dhands (Tk 50-60 per kg).
  • Prices for other items remain high, including tomatoes (Tk 100-120), carrots (Tk 150 for Chinese and Tk 80 for local varieties), and onions (Tk 80 per kg).

Statistics:

  • Most vegetables are selling for Tk 50-60 per kg, down from previous high prices.
  • Eggs have dropped in price by Tk 5-10 per dozen.
  • Chicken has dropped in price by Tk 10-20 per kg.
  • Round eggplant still sells for Tk 120 per kg.
  • Tomatoes sell for Tk 100-120.
  • Carrots remain unchanged at Tk 150 for Chinese and Tk 80 for local varieties.
  • Onion prices remain slightly high at Tk 80 per kg.

Sources:

  • The New Nation
  • HT Digital Content Services