In the markets of the capital, 180 taka per kg of chicken and 80 taka per kg of onion

News Desk: Although the price of eggs has come down a little, the price of chicken and onion has gone up another point. Prices of essential commodities such as rice, pulses and oil are also on the rise. Meanwhile, the price of bean has come down a bit as winter vegetables have started coming in the market. Besides, the price of chilli has come down. Besides, prices of most vegetables have gone up.

On Saturday (October 9), the price of layer chicken eggs in the capital's markets dropped by Tk 5-10 from the previous week and dozens are being sold at retail at Tk 105-110. As a result, chicken eggs are being sold at Tk 36-38, which is reduced by Tk 2-3 per hali. However, a dozen domestic chicken eggs are being sold at 150 to 180 rupees and duck eggs at 160 rupees. Although the price of chicken eggs has decreased, the price of meat has gone up.

During the week, the price of broiler chicken has increased by Tk 15-20 per kg and is being sold at Tk 165-160. Last week it was sold at 160-175 rupees per kg. Not only that, the price of broiler chicken sold at 120-125 rupees per kg in the last one month is now 180 rupees. In other words, the price of chicken has increased by 55-60 rupees per kg in one month.

Besides broiler chickens, prices of Pakistani cock or golden chicken have also gone up. The golden chicken, which was sold at Rs 300 per kg a week ago, is now being sold at Rs 320 to Rs 340. The price of this chicken has also increased by 100-120 rupees per kg in the last one month.

Although the price of chicken has gone up, the price of beef and mutton has remained unchanged. Beef is being sold at 560-560 rupees per kg. Khasi meat is being sold at 600-750 rupees per kg.

Shantinagar market trader Nur Mohammad said demand for chicken has increased since the lockdown. And the price is rising. He said that even a month ago, the price of chicken was 120-125 rupees per kg. Now that chicken is being sold at 175-160 rupees per kg.

The businessman said that offices, courts, hotels and restaurants have been opened. Besides, the demand has increased due to various ceremonies including weddings. He thinks that the price of chicken may go up further.

Rampura Bazar trader Jamal Uddin said the price of chicken has doubled in the last one month. On the one hand the demand for chickens has increased, on the other hand the chicken farms were closed due to floods and rains. So the supply of chicken is less than the demand. Due to this the price has gone up.

Jasim Uddin, who came to buy chicken at Badda Bazar, said he could not stand hearing 160 rupees per kg of broiler chicken. Later I bought two kg pangas fish for 120 rupees. "It is not possible for me to buy and eat chicken at such a high price," he said. So I bought fish.

Meanwhile, the price of onion has gone up by Tk 10-15 per kg in two days. Prices have doubled in the space of a week. Mainul Hasan, an onion trader in Rampura Bazar, said that a week ago, the price of onion was Rs 40-45 per kg. Now I am selling at 75 to 80 rupees per kg. He said, "I am selling domestic onion at Tk 80 and imported onion at Tk 70-75 per kg."

Asked about the reasons for the rise in prices, he said onion imports from India were declining due to floods and floods. So the price of onion has gone up.

Along with onion, the price of ginger has also gone up. Although the price of small garlic in the market is 60 rupees per kg, the big garlic is being sold at 70 rupees. And Indian garlic is being sold at 150 rupees per kg. White potatoes are being sold at 20-25 rupees per kg.

Vegetables are being sold in the capital's markets at a minimum price of Tk 20 and a maximum price of Tk 160 per kg. Raw papaya is being sold at the lowest price. These vegetables are being sold at 20-25 rupees per kg. Tomatoes and carrots are being sold at the highest price of Tk 160 per kg in the market.

With the onset of winter vegetables, the price of bean is being reduced by Tk 20 per kg to Tk 100 as compared to last week. Green chillies are being sold at Rs 120 per kg, down from Rs 180. Karala and barbati are being sold at 60-70 rupees per kg. Shrimp and chichinga are being sold at 60-65 rupees per kg. Eggplant, patal, potato are being sold at 50-60 rupees per kg.

Among other early winter vegetables coming in the market, small cauliflower and cabbage pieces are being sold at 30 to 50 rupees. Muller is being sold at 50 to 60 rupees per kg.

Besides, glass hali is being sold at Rs 30 to 35, red spinach at Rs 10 to 20, radish at Rs 15 to 20 and grafted vegetable at Rs 5 to 10. Besides, lemons are being sold at Tk 20, medium-sized pumpkins at Tk 30 and fake pumpkins at Tk 25 per piece.

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