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 yesterday, said a BDR market survey released here on Friday.

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 20.68.

Coarse rice was sold at Taka 29 to Taka 32 per kg in different markets in the city. The item was sold at Taka 31.50 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 25 in BDR-run sale centres while the item is being sold at Taka 22.41 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 78.50 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 9.48.

The price of potato was sold in different city markets at Taka 13 and Taka 14 per kg, while it was Taka 12.50 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 10 in BDR-run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of the item is Taka 8.62.

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 9 per kg in BDR-run sale centers and Taka 15 at BDR run open markets. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 10.50, 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 113 in BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, the price of soybean oil is Taka 122.41 per liter.

Palm oil was sold between Taka 98 and Taka 106 per liter in the ordinary markets, compared to Taka 104 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 270 to Taka 320 per kg on Wednesday, the release added.