The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essential items were cheaper on Thursday in the BDR-run sales centers and markets compared to those in the city's ordinary markets, according to a BDR market report released here on Friday.

Besides, the report said, prices of essentials including rice have been remained stable in different city markets from last few days, it said.

Flour in packet is being sold between Taka 41 and 42 per kg in the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 41 per kg in the BDR-run open markets and Taka 34 in the BDR-run sales centers. The price of per kg flour in Kolkata is equivalent to Taka 24.13.

Coarse rice was sold in different markets between Taka 29 and 30 per kg, while the price of the same item in the BDR-run sales centers is Taka 25 and in Kolkata markets, it is being sold at Taka 22.41.

Onion was sold at Taka 14 per kg in the BDR-run open markets. Price of onion in other city markets were between Taka 14 and 18. The item is being sold in Kolkata at Taka 8.62.

Potato is being sold from Taka 12 to Taka 14 per kg in the ordinary markets, while its price in the BDR-run open markets is Taka 12. In Kolkata, price of the item is Taka 10.34.

The price of soybean oil ranges between Taka 98 and Taka 100 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 100 in the BDR-run open markets and Taka 90 in its sales centers. In Kolkata, price of the soybean oil is Taka 100 per liter.

Palm oil is being sold between Taka 87 and Taka 90 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 87.50 per liter in the BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, price of the palm oil is Taka 77.58 per liter, the BRD market report said.

Hilsha fish was sold at different markets from Taka 250 to Taka 300 per kg, the report said.