The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials were lower in the BDR-run sale centres and markets than those in the city's ordinary markets yesterday, according to a BDR market report released here on Tuesday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 43 and 45 per kg in the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 42 in BDR-run markets and Taka 35 in the BDR-run sale centres. The price of one-kg flour in Kolkata is equivalent to Taka 24.13.

Coarse rice was sold in different markets between Taka 30 and Taka 31 per kg, while in the BDR-run open markets it was sold at Taka 29 and BDR- run sale centres sold at Taka 25. In Kolkata markets, it sells at Taka 25.86.

Onion (imported) was sold at Taka 15 per kg in the BDR-run open markets. Price of onion in other city markets ranged between Taka 16 and 18. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 10.34.

The price of potato was ranged from Taka 12 to Taka 14 per kg in the ordinary markets, while it is Taka 11 in the BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, price of the item is Taka 8.62.

Sugar is being sold between Taka 41 and 44 per kg in different markets of the city against Taka 39 in BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, its price stands at Taka 32.75.

The price of soybean oil ranges between Taka 110 and Taka 124 per litre in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 117 in the BDR-run open markets and Taka 92 in BDR sale centres. In Kolkata, price of the soybean oil is Taka 124.13 per litre.

Palm oil was sold between Taka 96 and Taka 107 per litre in the ordinary markets, compared to Taka 111 per litre in the BDR- run open markets. In Kolkata, price of palm oil is Taka 106.89 per litre.

Hilsa fish is being sold in different markets at Taka 250 to Taka 300 per kg yesterday.

Salt is being sold at Taka 10 per kg in the BDR-run sales centres. Price of salt in other city markets varies from Taka 12 and 14. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 13.92, the report said.