KSHETLAL, Bangladesh — Early winter vegetables are arriving in markets across Joypurhat district’s Kshetlal upazila, but prices remain relatively high. Other vegetable prices have begun to ease slightly, traders said.
Traders said winter vegetable prices will drop in one or two weeks as the season progresses. A visit to Batatoli market in the town center on Monday found most vegetables selling for 60 to 80 taka per kilogram, with some priced higher.
Sellers said prices have been elevated for more than two months. Prices could fall once winter vegetable supplies fully arrive.
Green chilies are selling at 160 to 200 taka per kg, tomatoes at 120 taka, and carrots and beans at 160 taka each. Bitter gourd is selling for 50 to 60 taka per kg, snake gourd for 80 taka and round eggplant for 60 taka. Other prices include lady’s finger at 60 taka, ridge gourd at 40 taka, ribbed gourd at 60 taka, taro at 50 taka and bottle gourd at 50 taka per piece. Onions cost 75 to 80 taka per kg.
Other vegetables include pointed gourd at 60 taka per kg, cauliflower at 60 to 70 taka, and small cabbage at 40 to 50 taka per piece. Sweet pumpkin sells for 50 to 60 taka per kg, arum leaves at 50 taka, papaya at 20 to 30 taka, and green bananas at 20 to 25 taka per bunch. Potatoes range from 15 to 20 taka per kg depending on variety.
Egg prices have dropped by up to 10 taka per dozen. Red eggs sell for 130 taka and white eggs for 120 taka per dozen. Hilsa fish is unavailable in markets due to a ban. Farmed rohu and catla prices remain stable, but tengra, pabda and other fish are selling at elevated prices. Poultry prices are unchanged: broiler chicken sells for 170 taka per kg and sonali chicken for 280 to 300 taka. Red layer hens sell for 320 taka per kg and country hens for 550 to 600 taka. Beef and mutton prices remain steady, with beef at 650 to 700 taka per kg and mutton at 1,100 taka per kg.
Shoppers said the high prices are straining their monthly budgets. Sellers said prices could ease starting next week.
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