The prices of chicken and vegetables showed a further hike after the Eid vacation, although the city's kitchen markets and groceries have started opening at a slow pace.
Broiler chicken was found selling at Tk 260-270 per kg, while "Sonali" chicken, also known as "Pakistani" chicken, was being sold at Tk 400-Tk 430 per kg, marking a Tk 20-30 per kg surge from the pre-Eid level, according to market sources.
Most vegetables showed a Tk 10-20 per kg hike, while a few veggies witnessed a surge of Tk 30-40 per kg during the period.
The traders attributed the price hike to the supply crunch amid the Eid holidays.
Belal Hossain, a chicken vendor at Mohammadpur Krishi Market, said he sourced broiler chicken at Tk 240 per kg from a Keraniganj farm owner, which was Tk 215-220 even before the Eid day.
He added that there is a scarcity of pickup vans, as many drivers were on leave after working long hours during the festival.
Green papaya, considered one of the cheapest veggies throughout the year, was at a record Tk 70-80 per kg on Monday and Tuesday morning.
Snake gourd and sponge gourd were sold at Tk 80-110 per kg, taro stems at Tk 90-110 per kg, and cauliflower at Tk 60-65 per piece. The newly arrived spiny gourd was retailed at Tk 120-140 per kg on the day.
Only lemon and cucumber prices exhibited a decline in demand after the month of Ramadan and Eid.
Lemon prices went down by Tk 10 for four pieces and were being sold at Tk 25-Tk 35, according to Farid Hossain, a salesman at Bismillah Store in West Dhanmondi.
He added that both supply and trading at Karwan Bazar and Beribadh wholesales were yet to become normal after Eid, which forced the prices of vegetables to remain high.
Zakir Talukder, a Karwan Bazar-based trader, said that only 10 to 15 per cent of vehicles were currently running after Eid to carry essentials.
Traders are bringing products in lesser amounts due to the low number of customers, he said. He expected that the market would become normal from Friday.
tonmoy.wardad@gmail.com
© 2025 - All Rights with The Financial Express
