Despite an adequate supply, vegetable markets across the capital have witnessed significant price volatility, with most vegetable prices increasing by Tk 20 to Tk 40 per kilogram over the past week. 

In contrast, prices of poultry and hilsa fish have remained stable.

A market visit to Agargaon and Shewrapara on Friday revealed sharp hikes in a range of everyday vegetables. Eggplants now sell for Tk 80 to Tk 120 per kg, depending on the variety—an increase of Tk 20. 

Yard-long beans are priced at Tk 120 per kg, pointed gourd at Tk 80–100, sponge gourd at Tk 80, snake gourd at Tk 80, taro stolons at Tk 80, and taro roots at Tk 50–60 per kg.

Other notable prices include ridge gourd at Tk 100 per kg, bitter gourd at Tk 100–120, papaya at Tk 25–30, and green chilli, which has seen a decline of Tk 100, now retailing at Tk 160–200 depending on quality. Winter beans have also dropped by Tk 60, now selling at Tk 240 per kg.

Tomatoes are retailing at Tk 180 per kg, Indian carrots at Tk 140, native cucumbers at Tk 100, and hybrid varieties at Tk 80. Bottle gourds are priced between Tk 60–70 each, while a bundle of red amaranth costs Tk 25, bottle gourd greens Tk 40–50, water spinach Tk 15, Malabar spinach Tk 40, and jute leaves Tk 20.

Root and fruit vegetables are also reflecting high prices. Raw bananas are Tk 40 per bunch, ash gourds Tk 60 each, capsicum Tk 400 per kg, teasel gourd Tk 120, radish Tk 60–80, and sweet pumpkin Tk 50 per kg. Potatoes remain steady at Tk 25 per kg, but the price of local onions has increased by Tk 5, now at Tk 80–85 per kg.

Poultry and fish prices remain stable
Prices of various chicken breeds remain unchanged. Sonali cock is selling at Tk 330 per kg, Sonali hybrid at Tk 310, red layer at Tk 310, white layer at Tk 300, broiler at Tk 180, and native chicken between Tk 660 and Tk 680 per kg.

Hilsa prices have also remained consistent over the week. Depending on size, hilsa is available at Tk 900 to Tk 2,100 per kg. Farmed catfish (shing) sells at Tk 300–400, while native varieties range from Tk 800 to Tk 1,000. Rui fish is priced at Tk 350–500 depending on size, and native magur is being sold at Tk 800–1,000 per kg.

Other freshwater fish prices include: Mrigel at Tk 350–400, farmed pangas at Tk 200–230, shrimp at Tk 800–1,200, boal at Tk 600–800, large katla at Tk 400–550, poa at Tk 350–400, pabda at Tk 400–450, tilapia at Tk 220, koi at Tk 220–230, mola at Tk 500, batashi and tengra at Tk 1,300, tengra at Tk 600–800, and small fish like kachki and assorted varieties at Tk 500 and Tk 220 respectively.

Beef, mutton, and other essentials
Beef prices continue to soar, with standard cuts selling at Tk 780–800 per kg. Beef liver is priced at Tk 800, head meat at Tk 450, tripe at Tk 350–400, and mutton at Tk 1,200 per kg.

Ginger has seen a notable price increase: local varieties are selling at Tk 220–240, while Chinese ginger is priced at Tk 260 per kg. Garlic is available at Tk 100 (local) and Tk 140 (Indian). Lentils also remain expensive: local lentils are priced at Tk 160, mung dal at Tk 180, chickpeas at Tk 110, and khesari dal at Tk 130 per kg.

Rice, eggs, and other staples
Rice prices vary by type. Miniket is priced between Tk 85–92 per kg, Nazirshail at Tk 84–90, Swarna at Tk 55, and BR-28 variety at Tk 65.

Egg prices also reflect ongoing inflation. A dozen red eggs cost Tk 140, duck eggs Tk 240, while four local chicken eggs are selling at Tk 110.

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