The prices of daily commodities cannot be controlled in any way. There is no action on the part of the government even though the buyers are gasping when they come to the market. As a result, buyers have to return empty-handed without doing the necessary shopping. Onion, which was sold at Tk 90 per kg last week, increased by Tk 30 to Tk 120 per kg yesterday. No vegetable can be found under 60 rupees. This is increasing the anger among consumers.
Buyers say that the government has announced zero tolerance against syndicates to keep prices of daily commodities affordable, but it is not really working. The prices of daily commodities are increasing due to the violence of profit-seeking traders. But our salary is not increasing like that. Keeping the food list short has made it impossible to run a household. If the government insists on supervision from the wholesale to the retail market level, positive effects can be seen in the future market.
It has been seen in the market that potatoes are being sold at Tk 70 per kg. Last week also the potato was sold at 60 rupees. Per kg, local garlic is being sold at Tk 200, Chinese garlic at Tk 180, Chinese ginger at Tk 300, Indian ginger at Tk 300. Dim Hali has reached half a century. It was seen that 52 taka is still being sold in neighborhood-mahalla shops. Which was Rs 45 last week.
Tomatoes are being sold at Tk 200 per kg in the vegetable market. Papaya Rs 60 per kg, Eggplant Rs 100 per kg, Shrimp Rs 60 per kg, Kachurlati Rs 100 per kg, Dhundal Rs 70 per kg, Barabti Rs 140 per kg, Kankrol Rs 100 per kg, Patol Rs 60 per kg, Karla per kg 140 Tk per kg, Cucumber 100 Tk per kg, Radish 70 Tk per kg, Kachurmukhi Tk 100 per kg, Sweet Pumpkin Tk 40 per kg and Chilli at Tk 320 per kg.
Angry buyers say, there is no such vegetable in the market whose price is not extra, if the price is so high, how will the common people buy and eat? Let alone fish meat, it is becoming difficult to buy vegetables at such a price. The price of bitter gourd is 140 taka, carrot is 200 taka, eggplant-kankrol is 100 taka.
Vendors say that most of the vegetables are out of season now. Due to which there is less supply in the market. The price of these will be increased until the new vegetables grow. Apart from this, vegetable plants have been damaged due to continuous rains, resulting in reduced supply in the market. Another aspect is that the movement has been disrupted due to the continuous student agitation for several days, which has also affected the transport of vegetables. Currently, the price of vegetables is increasing.
Along with vegetables, the prices of all types of fish in the market are high. Fifty fish are being sold in the market for Tk 200 to Tk 220 per kg. Tilapia is being sold at Tk 220 to Tk 250 per kg, roe at Tk 350 per kg, katal at Tk 380 to Tk 400 per kg and horn at Tk 400 to Tk 450 per kg. Tengra is being sold at Tk 550 to Tk 600 per kg, Pabda at Tk 480 to Tk 500 per kg, Prawn at Tk 700 per kg, Kai at Tk 240 to Tk 260 per kg and Boal at Tk 700 to Tk 800 per kg.
Broiler chickens are being sold for Tk 190 to Tk 200 per kg in the market. Last week it was sold for Rs.170. Apart from this, golden chickens are being sold at Tk 320 per kg, cocks at Tk 350 per kg, layers at Tk 330 to Tk 350 per kg. Beef is being sold at Tk 780 per kg and Khasi meat is being sold at Tk 1100 per kg.