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Vegetable prices have increased in Dhaka’s kitchen markets over the past week, with most varieties becoming Tk10–30 more expensive per kilogram. Meanwhile, chicken and hilsa prices have fallen amid increased supply.
The situation was observed during visits to Taltala, Agargaon and Shewrapara markets in the capital on Friday.
Among the vegetables, brinjal was selling for Tk100–160 per kg, up Tk20 from the previous week. Tomatoes were Tk100–160, bitter gourd Tk80–100 and green chillies Tk100–120.
Pointed gourd, okra, teasel gourd and ridge gourd were selling for Tk80–100 per kg, depending on quality. Papaya was Tk40, potatoes Tk30 and onions Tk45–50 per kg.
Colocasia stems were Tk80–100, taro Tk50–60, cucumbers Tk60–80, yardlong beans Tk60–80, carrots Tk120 and sweet pumpkin Tk40 per kg.
Winter vegetables were also available, with beans selling for Tk200–240 per kg, radish Tk60, cauliflower Tk60–80 and small cabbages around Tk80 each.
Chicken prices, however, declined across the markets. Sonali cock chicken fell Tk20 to Tk300 per kg, while Sonali hybrid chicken was selling for Tk270. Red-layer chicken was Tk350, broiler chicken fell Tk10 to Tk170 and local chicken dropped Tk50 to Tk650 per kg.
Beef was selling for Tk780–800 per kg and mutton for around Tk1,300.
Hilsa prices also declined as supply increased. Fish weighing around 300 grams each was selling for Tk900–1,000 per kg, while 500–700 gram hilsa was Tk1,400–1,800 and one-kilogram fish Tk2,000–2,300.
However, shoppers said prices had not fallen as much as expected despite increased supply during the peak hilsa season. Traders said large supplies could push prices down further next week.
Among other fish, farmed shing was selling for Tk300–600 per kg, local shing Tk1,200–1,400, rui Tk400–550, local magur Tk900–1,200, pangas Tk180–200 and shrimp Tk800–1,400.
Chicken eggs were selling for Tk150–155 per dozen, duck eggs Tk200 per dozen, while local chicken eggs cost Tk100 for four and Sonali cock eggs Tk70 for four.
