The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials were cheaper in BDR- run sale centres and markets compared to those in the city's other markets on Sunday, said a BDR market survey released here on Monday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 40 and 42 per kg in the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 42 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 35 in BDR-run sale centres. The price of one-kg flour in Kolkata is equivalent to Taka 22.41.

Coarse rice was sold at Taka 29 to Taka 31 per kg in different markets in the city. The item was sold at Taka 31 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 25 in BDR-run sale centres while the item is being sold at Taka 23.27 in Kolkata markets.

Lentil (imported) was sold in different city markets at Taka 82 to Taka 86 per kg which is Taka 72 in BDR-run sale centres and Taka 89.65 in Kolkata markets.

Onion (imported) was sold at Taka 16 per kg in BDR-run open markets. Price of onion was 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 sold in different city markets at Taka 12 and Taka 13 per kg, while it was Taka 12 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 10 in BDR-run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of the item is Taka 7.75.

Sugar is being sold at Taka 34 to 38 per kg in different city markets against Taka 33.50 in BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, its price stands at Taka 25.86.

Salt was sold at Taka 12 and 13 per kg in different city markets, while it was sold at Taka nine per kg in BDR-run sale centers. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 8.50, the report said.

The price of soybean oil was sold between Taka 110 and Taka 112 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 112 in BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, the price of soybean oil is Taka 124.13 per liter.

Palm oil was sold between Taka 98 and Taka 104 per liter in the ordinary markets, compared to Taka 103 per liter in BDR-run open markets and Taka 96 per liter in BDR-run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of palm oil is Taka 106.89 per liter.

Besides, Hilsa fish was sold in different markets at Taka 300 to Taka 320 per kg yesterday, the release added.