Prices of Broiler Chicken, Lemons, and Eggplants Increase

Staff Correspondent

Within a week, the price of broiler chicken has risen by about 20 taka per kilogram in the market, while fine rice prices have increased by 5 to 8 taka per kilogram over the past two weeks. The prices of lemons and eggplants remain high as well.

A survey conducted on Thursday at the Talatola market in Agargaon, Mohammadpur Krishi Market, and Town Hall Market in the capital revealed the price hikes after speaking with sellers and observing market trends.

Broiler chicken was being sold at 210–220 taka per kilogram, depending on the market. Retailers noted that prices had risen over the past two days, up from 190–200 taka per kilogram.

Md. Belal Uddin, a chicken vendor at the VIP Broiler House in Mohammadpur Town Hall Market, explained,
“With Eid approaching, chicken prices generally increase before the festival. Farmers are releasing fewer chickens in the wholesale market, which has led to higher prices due to limited supply compared to demand. This has made it challenging for customers to buy broiler chicken.”

At the beginning of Ramadan, the prices of lemons, eggplants, and cucumbers surged and have remained high. Initially, a set of four lemons was sold for 80–100 taka, a price that has remained steady after a brief drop. Similarly, eggplants and cucumbers are being sold at high prices, with eggplants priced at 60–100 taka per kilogram and hybrid cucumbers at 60–80 taka per kilogram.

Additionally, the price of fine Miniket rice has increased again. Over the past two weeks, the price per kilogram of Miniket rice has risen by 5–8 taka, according to traders.

Traders attributed the rise to the end of the Aman harvest season, leading to dwindling stockpiles of Miniket rice. Limited supply and increased paddy prices have further driven up rice prices.

Ala Uddin, a street vendor in Mohammadpur, commented,
“Prices are increasing across the board. I had to pay 20 taka more per kilogram for broiler chicken for my children. The prices of other daily essentials are also high.”