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Vegetable prices have brought some relief to consumers in Dhaka markets, but fish, chicken and eggs remain expensive.
Most vegetables are now selling for Tk 50–60 per kg, while the prices of several essential commodities, including edible oil, sugar, flour and eggs, have increased.
The supply of bottled edible oil and sugar has also declined, with many shops reporting shortages.
A market visit in different parts of the capital on Friday (August 28) found that packaged flour is selling at Tk 80 per kg, up from Tk 70 just 15–20 days ago.
Sugar prices have also risen. Retail sugar is selling for Tk 120–125 per kg, around Tk 10 higher than a week ago. The maximum retail price printed on packaged sugar has also been raised from Tk 110 to Tk 120 per kg.
Retailers said wholesalers and dealers have raised sugar prices while supplies from mills have declined.
Edible oil supplies have also fallen. Loose soybean oil is selling for Tk 185–190 per litre and palm oil for Tk 165–170. The government-fixed price of bottled soybean oil remains Tk 200 per litre.
Vegetable prices, meanwhile, have declined as supplies improved. Green chilli prices have also returned to a more normal level, selling for Tk 80–120 per kg in retail markets.
Onions remain at Tk 55–60 per kg, while potatoes are selling for Tk 25–30 per kg.
Eggs, however, remain expensive at around Tk 150 per dozen, with some neighbourhood shops charging Tk 160. Broiler chicken is selling for Tk 180–200 per kg, while Sonali chicken costs Tk 300–320 per kg.