Most vegetable prices remain stable in Dhaka

There is ease in the vegetable market, as most vegetable prices remain stable before Ramadan, in Dhaka with a few exceptions.

Potatoes are available at Tk 20 per kg in the market. Round eggplant is priced at Tk 60, and long eggplant is being sold for Tk 35 to Tk 40 taka per kg.

The price of green chilies remains under Tk 100 per kg, and tomatoes are priced at Tk 40.

Cucumber prices have increased, with domestic cucumbers selling for Tk 80 to Tk 90 per kg, an increase of Tk 10 to Tk 20 from the previous week.

Hybrid cucumbers are available for Tk 50 to Tk 60 per kg.

The price of carrots is Tk 40 per kg, beans range from Tk 40 to Tk 50, and raw bananas cost Tk 30 per bunch. Depending on size, bottle gourds are available between Tk 40 and Tk 70, and pumpkin prices are around Tk 50 per kg.

Papayas are priced between Tk 30 and Tk 40, bitter gourds between Tk 80 and Tk 100, ridged gourds at Tk 80, and radishes cost between Tk 20 and Tk 30 per kg. Snake gourd is sold for Tk 80 per kg.

Coriander leaves are priced at Tk 180 per kg. Cauliflower and cabbage vary between Tk 30 and Tk 35, depending on the size.

There is some relief in the onion market. Local onions are being sold at Tk 45 to Tk 50 per kg, while Indian onions are priced at Tk 60 per kg. Local new garlic costs Tk 150 per kg, while imported garlic is sold for Tk 250 per kg.