Persistent rainfall and flooding in different parts of the country have disrupted daily life and driven up prices in Dhaka`s kitchen markets. Waterlogging and supply shortages have caused the prices of many vegetables to nearly double within a week. Egg and fish prices have also increased, while the poultry market has remained relatively stable.
A visit to Karwan Bazar and several nearby markets in the capital on Friday revealed the sharp rise in food prices.
Traders said continuous rainfall over the past several days has delayed the transportation of vegetables from different regions to Dhaka. The resulting supply shortage has pushed up prices across almost all varieties of vegetables, with many recording increases of Tk 40 to Tk 60 per kilogram or more.
Green chilies are now selling for Tk 120 to Tk 160 per kg, with prices exceeding Tk 180 in some markets. Cucumbers are being sold at Tk 200 per kg, carrots at Tk 160, pointed gourd at Tk 80, okra at Tk 80, papaya at Tk 40, eggplant at Tk 120, and teasel gourd at Tk 80 per kg.
According to traders, the prices of many vegetables have nearly doubled compared with last week. Shoppers have expressed frustration over the sharp increase in prices.
Meanwhile, the poultry market has seen little change. Sonali chicken is selling for Tk 330 to Tk 350 per kg, broiler chicken for Tk 180, and layer chicken for Tk 340 to Tk 350 per kg. Sellers said the market has remained stable due to steady supply and demand.
However, egg prices have climbed again. Over the past week, the price of a dozen red eggs has increased by Tk 10 to Tk 15 to reach Tk 135, while white eggs have risen by Tk 10 to Tk 120 per dozen.
Fish prices have also edged higher. Rohu is selling for Tk 360 to Tk 380 per kg, catla for Tk 320 to Tk 350, farmed pangasius for Tk 180, farmed climbing perch for Tk 180 to Tk 200, and tilapia for Tk 250 to Tk 260 per kg.
Fish traders attributed the price increase to transportation and supply disruptions caused by the ongoing rainfall.
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