The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials were cheaper yesterday 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 yesterday.

Flour in packet is being sold between Taka 41 and 43 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 one 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 markets is Taka 29 and BDR-run sales centers is Taka 25 and in Kolkata markets, it is being sold at Taka 24.13.

Onion was sold at Taka 12 per kg in the BDR-run open markets. Price of onion in other city markets were between Taka 13 and 18. The item is being sold in Kolkata at Taka 6.89.

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 6.89.

The price of soybean oil ranges between Taka 100 and Taka 105 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 105 in the BDR-run open markets and Taka 90 in its sales centers. In Kolkata, price of the soybean oil is Taka 99.99 per liter.

Palm oil is being sold between Taka 88 and Taka 96 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 98 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 230 to Taka 320 per kg, the report said.