The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials 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.

Flour in packet is being sold between Taka 42 and 45 per kg in the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at BDR-run open markets at Taka 42 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 at Taka 29 to Taka 30 per kg, while the price of the same item in the BDR-run open markets is Taka 29.50 and BDR-run sales centers Taka 25 and in Kolkata markets, it is being sold at Taka 25.

Onion (imported) was sold at Taka 14 per kg in the BDR-run open markets. Price of onion in other city markets were between Taka 13 and 15. The item is being sold in Kolkata at Taka 10.34.

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 11. In Kolkata, price of the item is Taka 6.89.

Sugar is being sold at Taka 37 to 40 per kg in different market of the city, while the item is being sold at Taka 37 in BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, price of the item is Taka 32.75.

The price of soybean oil ranges between Taka 106 and Taka 118 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 114 in the BDR-run open markets and Taka 92 in its sales centers. In Kolkata, price of the soybean oil is Taka 120.68 per liter.

Palm oil is being sold between Taka 100 to Taka 104 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 106 per liter in the BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, price of the palm oil is Taka 103.44 per liter.

Hilsha fish was sold in different markets from Taka 260 to Taka 290 per kg.

Salt is being sold at Taka 10 per kg in the BDR-run sales centers. Price of salt in other city markets were between Taka 11 and 14. The item is being sold in Kolkata at Taka 13.92, the report said.