The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials were cheaper in BDR-run open markets compared to those in the city's ordinary markets on Monday, said a BDR market survey released here on Tuesday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 39 and 42 per kg in different ordinary markets. The flour was sold at Taka 42 at BDR run open markets. The price of one-kg flour in Kolkata is equivalent to Taka 22.41.

Coarse rice was sold at Taka 31-33 per kg in different markets in the city. Rice was sold at Taka 32 at BDR- run open markets while the item is being sold at Taka 20.68 in Kolkata markets.

Lentil (imported) was sold in different city markets at Taka 80 to Taka 86 per kg. The lentil was sold at Taka 82 at BDR run open markets. In Kolkata the price of per kg lentil was Taka 89.65.

Onion (imported) was sold at Taka 13 per kg in BDR-run open markets. Price of onion was in other city markets ranged between Taka 13 and 17. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 6.89.

Potato was sold in different city markets at Taka 12 to Taka 13 per kg, while it was Taka 13 at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, the price of the item is Taka 8.62.

Sugar is being sold at Taka 34 to 36 per kg in different city markets against Taka 33 at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, its price was Taka 25.86.

Salt was sold at Taka 12 per kg in different city Markets. Salt was sold at Taka 15 at BDR run open markets. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 08.80,the report said.

Soybean oil was sold between Taka 110 and Taka 113 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 109 at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, the price of soybean oil is Taka 124.13 per liter.

Palm oil was sold at Taka 100 to Taka 103 per liter in the ordinary markets, compared to Taka 101 per liter at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, the price of palm oil is Taka 108.62 per liter.

Besides, Hilsa fish was sold in different markets at Taka 260 to Taka 320 per kg yesterday, the release added.