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 on Saturday, 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 21.66.

Coarse rice was sold at Taka 31 to Taka 32 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 20.00 in Kolkata markets.

Lentil (imported) was sold in different city markets at Taka 80 to Taka 88 per kg which is Taka 74-80 at BDR-run sale centres and Taka 82 at BDR-run open markets while lentil is being sold at Taka 86.66 in Kolkata markets.

Onion (imported) was sold in different city markets ranged between Taka 14 and 17. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 7.50.

Potato was sold in different city markets at Taka 17 to Taka 18 per kg, while it was Taka 17 at BDR-run open markets and Taka 10 at BDR-run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of the item is Taka 9.16.

Sugar is being sold at Taka 32 to 38 per kg in different city markets against Taka 33 at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, its price stands at Taka 25.00.

Salt was sold at Taka 12 and Taka 13 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 10.40,the report said.

Soybean oil was sold between Taka 110 and Taka 114 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 110.00 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 100.00 per liter.

Besides, Hilsa fish was sold in different markets at Taka 285 to Taka 320 per kg yesterday, the release added.