The prices of vegetables, broiler chicken and eggs decreased on the kitchen markets in the capital Dhaka over the week ending Friday due to an improved supply situation and a halt in extortion on highways and at markets, according to traders.
The prices of most essential commodities increased excessively in the past two weeks as unrest over quota-reform movement, which ultimately led to prime minister Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 resignation and fall of the government on August 5, disrupted supply chains.
Traders said that the prices of commodities, mainly vegetables, eggs and broiler chicken, decreased due to the improved supply chain.聽聽
They also said that the prices of vegetables witnessed a significant decrease on the market due to low prices on growers鈥� level and a halt in extortion on highways and at markets after the change of the government in the country.
However, they noted, a new group of individuals has already begun pressuring traders at several kitchen markets for money extortion.
The prices of vegetables decreased by Tk 10-20 a kilogram on the city markets on Friday.
Aubergine sold for Tk 60-70 a kilogram, papaya for Tk 40-45 a kilogram, bitter gourd for Tk 70-80 a kilogram, gourd for Tk 50-60 apiece, okra for Tk 40-50 a kilogram and pointed gourd for Tk 40-50 a kilogram on the day.
The prices of green chillies also decreased significantly and the item sold for Tk 160-180 a kilogram in the city on Friday.
Potatoes sold for Tk 60-65 a kilogram on the day.
The prices of broiler chicken decreased by Tk 10 a kilogram and the item sold for Tk 180-190 a kilogram on Friday.
Locally bred hens sold for Tk 600鈥�700 a kilogram on the day.
Sonalika variety of chicken sold for Tk 320鈥�330 a kilogram in the city on Friday.
The price of eggs decreased by Tk 3-4 a hali (four pieces) and the items sold for Tk 48-50 a hali in the city over the week ending Friday.
The prices of rice remained high and its coarse varieties sold for Tk 52鈥�56 a kilogram on Friday.
Lower-grade Miniket sold for Tk 65-70 a kilogram over the week.
The fine variety of Miniket sold for Tk 75鈥�80 a kilogram and Najirshail for Tk 80鈥�85 a kilogram on Friday.
The prices of onion also remained high over the week and the local variety of onions sold for Tk 110-120 a kilogram while the imported variety sold for Tk 120-130 a kilogram on the day.
The prices of fish remained high on the city鈥檚 kitchen markets on Friday.
Rohita sold for Tk 350-450 a kilogram and Katla for Tk 340鈥�450 a kilogram, depending on size and quality.
Pangas sold for Tk 220鈥�280 a kilogram and Tilapia for Tk 240鈥�300 a kilogram on Friday.
