Fish and vegetable prices keep rising

Staff Reporter

Prices of all types of fish and vegetables have increased in Dhaka and other markets across the country. With prices rising before Pohela Boishakh, consumers are facing difficulties.

Traders said last week Hilsha fish weighing over one kilogram sold for 1,600 to 2,000 taka per kg. Now the price has increased to 2,200-2,400 taka per kg. Rohu fish price has also gone up by 100 taka per kg, now selling at 400 taka per kg.

Prices of Boal, Pabda, shrimp, Tangra and all other fish varieties have risen. Traders blame the price hike on reduced supply.

While coarse rice prices remain stable, fine rice has become more expensive. Nazirshail rice is now selling at 80-86 taka per kg, up by 2 taka per kg.

Ahead of Pohela Boishakh, vegetable prices have increased across the country. Market surveys in Chattogram show prices of all vegetables except potatoes and tomatoes have risen. Current prices per kg are: Kakrol 160 taka, eggplant 80 taka, pointed gourd 100 taka, ridge gourd 120 taka, potato 30 taka, tomato 30 taka.

Local chicken price has increased by 10 taka, now selling at 600 taka per kg. Similar price trends are seen in Barishal and other markets. Traders say increased demand is causing the vegetable price hike.