The impact of continuous rainfall and waterlogging on roads across the capital has also been felt in local markets, causing inconvenience for both shoppers and sellers. Amid temporary disruptions in supply, the price of green chillies has increased by Tk 40 per kilogram within a week. However, vegetable and chicken markets have remained largely stable. Meanwhile, egg prices have risen slightly, while rice prices have declined.
The situation was observed during visits to several markets in Dhaka, including Kawran Bazar, on Friday.
Traders and customers were seen struggling due to the persistent rain. Sellers had to continue their business while standing in waterlogged areas, and many shoppers were seen buying essentials while getting drenched in the rain.
Traders said green chilli prices increased as rainfall disrupted supply. Green chillies are currently being sold at Tk 120 per kilogram, up from Tk 80 a week ago — an increase of Tk 40 per kilogram in seven days.
No major changes were seen in the vegetable market, though prices of some items rose slightly while most remained stable. Potol is currently selling for Tk 30–40 per kilogram, okra for Tk 60, and spiny gourd and bitter gourd for Tk 70 per kilogram. Potato and onion prices remain unchanged at Tk 25 and Tk 30 per kilogram, respectively.
Egg prices have also shown an upward trend again. The price of red eggs has increased by Tk 10 per dozen in a week and is now selling at Tk 120 per dozen. White eggs are being sold at Tk 110–115 per dozen. Egg seller Solaiman said retail prices had increased due to higher prices at the farm level.
The chicken market, however, remained stable. Sonali chicken is currently selling at Tk 330–350 per kilogram, broiler chicken at Tk 170–180, and layer chicken at Tk 340–350 per kilogram. Sellers said prices remained steady as supply and demand were normal.
Meanwhile, rice prices have provided some relief to consumers. The price of parboiled rice has decreased by Tk 1–2 per kilogram. Atash rice is now selling at Tk 48–50 per kilogram, while the price of miniket rice has dropped to Tk 72–74 from Tk 75–76 last week. However, polao rice has become slightly more expensive and is currently selling at Tk 160–180 per kilogram.
There has been little change in the fish market. Farmed pangas is selling at Tk 220 per kilogram, farmed koi at Tk 200, farmed shing at Tk 400, rohu at Tk 350–400, and katla at Tk 400–420 per kilogram.
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