Although prices of some varieties of vegetables have slightly decreased, most other items are being sold for Tk 80 to Tk 120 per kilogram in Manikganj kitchen markets.
During a visit to the markets on Friday morning, it was seen that ridge gourd, snake gourd, brinjal, and pointed gourd were selling at Tk 80 per kg, while yardlong beans and drumsticks were priced at Tk 120 per kg.
The prices of potatoes and onions remain unchanged, with potatoes selling at Tk 25 per kg and onions at Tk 60 per kg. Green chilies and tomatoes are both being sold at Tk 80 per kg.
Local garlic is priced at Tk 120 per kg, Chinese one at Tk 240, ginger at Tk 120, and turmeric at a high of Tk 400 per kg.
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However, the prices of okra, bitter gourd, and cucumber have fallen by Tk 20 per kg, now selling at Tk 60. The price of lemons has also dropped.
Egg prices have gone down as well. A set of four brown eggs is being sold at Tk 45, while white eggs are priced at Tk 40 per.
Beef is being sold at the government-fixed price of Tk 800 per kg, while mutton is Tk 1,200 and goat meat Tk 1,000 per kg. Broiler chicken is being sold at Tk 190 per kg.
Fish prices have risen by Tk 20 to Tk 50 per kg. Vendors claimed that the price hike is due to a decline in river fish availability.
Consumers complained that prices at the Manikganj kitchen markets were higher on Friday compared to other days, alleging that due to a lack of market monitoring, sellers are setting prices at their own will.
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On the other hand, vendors claim that high wholesale prices are forcing them to sell at increased rates in the retail market.