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In the lead-up to Eid-ul-Azha, markets saw a surge in fish prices across Bangladesh. In the coming weeks, fish prices spiked again as supply was cut down during the violence surrounding the quota reform movement. Prices of several other commodities also fluctuated during that time.
However, the prices of raw vegetables and fish have dropped since the supply is back to normal.
The rates were confirmed after visiting the markets in the capital’s Karwan Bazar and Bijoy Sarani’s Banalata Bazar on Friday.
PRICES FALL IN FISH MARKET
After Eid-ul-Azha, no fish except Pangas was priced below Tk 300 per kg. Due to a shortage in supply, prices took a further hit during the quota reform movement.
However, on Friday, local markets were charging Tk 50 to Tk 30 less per kg.
On Friday, in the capital’s Karwan Bazar, Rui fish were being sold at Tk 260 to Tk 400 per kg, depending on their size and quality.
Pabda was selling at Tk 320, Koi at Tk 200, Pangas at Tk 170-Tk 200, and Hilsa at Tk 1,000-Tk 1,500 .
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF RAW VEGETABLES
Prices of all types of vegetables have dropped by Tk 15 to Tk 10 per kg from the previous week.
On Friday, vendors were selling local cucumber for Tk 60 per kg, hybrid cucumbers for Tk 80 per kg, aubergine for Tk 50 to Tk 60, tomatoes for Tk 140, and carrots for Tk 160.
Potol or pointed gourd, chichinga or snake gourd, and dherosh or okra were being sold at Tk 40.
Borboti or yardlong bean, and Korola or bitter melon were priced at Tk 80. Kakrol or spiny gourd, and Dhundal or sponge gourd for Tk 50 per kg.
However, buyers are demanding a further reduction in the prices of fresh vegetables in the market.
Sumon Ahmed, one of the buyers at the market, told bdnews24.com: “It is true that prices have come down a little. But it is still high. The prices should be reduced further.”
Al Amin, a vegetable vendor at Karwan Bazar, said: “Prices are a little lower today. There is enough supply in the market. But since it is raining, the prices may increase in a couple of days.”
Fresh vegetables, including chilli, are being sold for Tk 140-Tk 200, garlic for Tk 200-Tk 220, ginger at Tk 270-Tk 280, onions at Tk 110-Tk 115, and potatoes at Tk 60 per kg.
PRICE TAGS OF CHICKEN AND EGGS STABLE
Prices of chicken and eggs surged due to a shortage of supply during the quota reform movement. However, the prices of these two commodities have remained mostly stable since Eid.
Vendors are selling red eggs for Tk 150, white eggs for Tk 46 and duck eggs for Tk 68.
Meanwhile, broiler chicken is being sold at Tk 170, Sonali chicken at Tk 280, and locally bred chicken at Tk 530.
Babul, a locally bred chicken seller in the capital who gave only one name, told bdnews24.com: “I bring my chickens from Mymensingh, Syedpur, Rangpur, and Dinajpur. However, I don’t know if the locally bred chickens are bought from the farm or from households.”
On Friday, the butchers were selling beef for Tk 750 per kg and mutton for Tk 1100 per kg.