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 ordinary markets yesterday, said a BDR Market survey released here yesterday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 39 and 42 per kg in the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 42 at BDR-run open markets and Taka 35 at BDR-run sale centres. The price of one-kg flour in Kolkata is equivalent to Taka 22.41.

Coarse rice was sold at Taka 31 to Taka 33 per kg in different markets in the city. Rice was sold at Taka 32.50 at BDR- run open markets and Taka 30 at BDR-run sale centres 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 which is Taka 74-80 at BDR-run sales centres and Taka 82 at BDR-run open markets while lentil is being sold at Taka 89.65 in Kolkata markets.

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 15 to Taka 16 per kg, while it was Taka 16.50 at BDR-run open markets and Taka 10 at 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 at BDR- run open markets. In Kolkata, its price stands at Taka 25.86.

Salt was sold at Taka 12 per kg in different city markets, while it was sold at Taka 9 to 10 per kg at BDR-run sale centers. 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 117.24 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 and Taka 98 at BDR run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of palm oil is Taka 103.44 per liter.

Besides, Hilsa fish was sold in different markets at Taka 265 to Taka 320 per kg yesterday, the release added.