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 Sunday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 38 and 40 per kg in the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 39 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 22.95.

Coarse rice was sold between Taka 33 and 36 per kg in different markets in the city. Rice was sold at Taka 36.50 at BDR- run open markets while the item is being sold at Taka 29.50 in Kolkata markets.

Lentil (imported) was sold in different city markets at Taka 86 to Taka 94 per kg which is Taka 74-80 at BDR-run sale centres and Taka 84 at BDR-run open markets while lentil is being sold at Taka 86.88 in Kolkata markets.

Onion (imported) was sold in different city markets ranged between Taka 20 and 25. Onion was sold at Taka 22 at BDR run open markets. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 14.75.

Potato was sold in different city markets at Taka 16 to Taka 20 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 11.47.

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 stands at Taka 26.22.

Salt was sold at Taka 12 and Taka 14 per kg in different city markets, while it was sold at Taka 9 to 10 per kg at BDR-run sale centers and Taka 15 at BDR run open markets. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 14.63, the report said.

Soybean oil was sold between Taka 115 and Taka 120 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 122 at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, the price of soybean oil is Taka 124.59 per liter.

Palm oil was sold at Taka 104 to Taka 107 per liter in the ordinary markets, compared to Taka 109 per liter at BDR-run open markets and Taka 98 at BDR run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of palm oil is Taka 110.65 per liter.

Besides, Hilsa fish was sold in different markets at Taka 345 to Taka 365 per kg on Saturday, the release added.