Vegetable Prices Slightly Down, Beef Prices Up

Even amidst the winter season, vegetable prices have seen a slight decrease while beef prices continue to surge. Additionally, other daily essential items are being sold at elevated prices in the market.

Today, Friday (February 16), various markets in the capital city were visited to observe the situation.

Upon visiting the markets, it was observed that cauliflowers, cabbages, capsicums, radishes, and turnips are being sold at around 50 Taka per kilogram, showing a decrease of 10-20 Taka compared to the previous week. Cauliflowers and cabbages are being sold at prices ranging from 30 to 40 Taka per piece. The price of bottle gourds has also decreased, now being sold below 100 Taka per kilogram.

Furthermore, potatoes are being sold at 40 Taka per kilogram, brinjals at 60-80 Taka, pumpkins at 40 Taka, tomatoes and beans at 40 Taka per kilogram, bitter gourds at 70 Taka, colocasia at 80 Taka, and ladyfingers and bitter melons at 80-100 Taka per kilogram.

However, the price of beef per kilogram has increased by almost 50 Taka. Before the election, beef was being sold for up to 600 Taka per kilogram, but post-election, it has risen to 700 Taka. In the past week, it has been sold at prices ranging from 720 to 750 Taka.

Regarding the increase in beef prices, the president of the Meat Traders Association, Golam Murtaza, mentioned that farmers have reduced the sale of cattle due to upcoming fasting and sacrificial festivals, leading to a decrease in supply and a subsequent increase in prices.

On the other hand, the prices of broiler chicken eggs and farm chicken eggs remain stagnant. Broiler chicken eggs are being sold at 45 Taka per dozen in large markets, while in local shops, they are priced at 50 Taka per dozen. Additionally, the price of farm chicken per kilogram ranges from 220 to 230 Taka.

Meanwhile, the price of onions remains unchanged, with each kilogram being sold for 120-125 Taka. Similarly, garlic and ginger are being sold at 240-260 Taka per kilogram.

Furthermore, in the muddy market, sugar is being sold at 150 Taka per kilogram, chickpeas at 120 Taka, and lentils at 120-140 Taka per kilogram, which is considerably higher compared to any other time of the year.