Fire at fish and vegetable market in the capital

❐ Staff Reporter

Prices of daily necessities like vegetables and fish have increased again. The market is on fire! Vendors say it is due to the impact of continuous rains, floods, and supply shortages.

It is becoming difficult to find any vegetable for less than 60 to 80 taka. Tomatoes are being sold at 120 to 130 taka.

A visit to various markets in the capital showed that the price of raw chilies in Kawran market has increased and is being sold at Tk 120 per kg. However, the chicken market is largely stable, but there are fewer buyers.

Meanwhile, due to the adverse weather conditions, the price of fish has increased by Tk 50 to Tk 100 per kg depending on the species, as fishermen are unable to catch fish. Although the prices of all types of rice are relatively stable, the price of Polau rice is high. Polau rice is being sold at Tk 195 to 200 per kg.

On the other hand, buyers and sellers said that transportation costs have increased due to adverse weather conditions and a shortage of vehicles on the roads.