Egg-laden trucks to resume deliveries in city's wholesale markets from tonight
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The Tejgaon Egg Traders Association announced the resumption of egg sales in the city on Tuesday after a two-day halt in protest against the government's mobile courts.
Traders have agreed to restore normal supply levels following assurances from the government regarding a more flexible approach to price regulations.
This decision came after a meeting organized by the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP), which included representatives from all levels of the egg supply chain, including producers and wholesalers.
The resulting supply shortage has caused prices to rise in markets such as Karwan Bazar and Mohammadpur Agricultural Market, with eggs currently selling for Tk 180-190 per dozen.
During the meeting, discussions included reducing the burden on middlemen to enable consumers to purchase eggs at more affordable prices.
Factors contributing to the supply shortage include rising prices of consumer goods, increased demand for eggs, and reduced production due to recent floods in the southeastern region.
In response, the government has authorized the import of 4.5 million eggs, although these have not yet arrived.
Traders have requested that they do not face harassment under government market monitoring, emphasizing that purchasing eggs at higher prices during production stages prevents them from lowering retail prices.
In light of the situation, the DNCRP has stated it will not immediately enforce fixed pricing for eggs.
Producers indicated that the government aims to streamline the supply process by reducing reliance on middlemen, seeking cooperation from major manufacturing companies.
Amanat Ullah, leader of the Tejgaon Egg Wholesalers Association, said, "We have assured the government that we will normalize egg supply starting tonight. Trucks will begin entering soon."
He added that, given the current circumstances, the DNCRP will refrain from pressuring them to implement the government-fixed price for now.
According to the Department of Livestock Services, the maximum prices for eggs were set at Tk 10.6 per piece at the producer stage, Tk 11.11 at wholesale, and Tk 11.87 at the retail level.
Current market prices are above Tk 13 at the production stage, Tk 14.5 at wholesale, and Tk 15.5-Tk 16 at the retail level.