The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials were cheaper at BDR-run sale centres and markets compared to those in the city's ordinary markets on Suturday, said a BDR market survey released here on Sunday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 36 and 38 per kg at the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 38 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 22.58.

Coarse rice was sold between Taka 31 and 33 per kg at different markets in the city. Rice was sold at Taka 34 at BDR- run open markets and Taka 28 at BDR-run sale centres while the item is being sold at Taka 24.19 in Kolkata markets.

Lentil (imported) was sold at different city markets at Taka 85 to Taka 90 per kg which is Taka 75-85 at BDR-run sale centres and Taka 83 at BDR-run open markets while lentil is being sold at Taka 83.87 in Kolkata markets.

Onion (imported) was sold at different city markets ranged between Taka 16 and 24. Onion was sold at Taka 18 at BDR run open markets and Taka 18 at BDR run sale centres. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 17.74.

Potato was sold at different city markets at Taka 14 to Taka 16 per kg, while it was Taka 14 both at BDR-run open markets BDR- run sales centres. In Kolkata, the price of the item is Taka 08.87.

Sugar is being sold at Taka 35 to 38 per kg at different city markets against Taka 35 at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, its price stands at Taka 33.87.

Soybean oil was sold between Taka 102 and Taka 110 per liter at ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 103 at BDR-run open markets and Taka 95 at BDR run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of soybean oil is Taka 93.54 per liter.

Palm oil was sold at T0aka 70 to Taka 80 per liter at ordinary markets, compared to Taka 67 per liter at BDR-run open markets and sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of palm oil is Taka 88.70 per liter.

Besides, Hilsa fish was sold at different markets at Taka 250 to Taka 290 per kg on Saturday, the release added.