Market on fire on the pretext of monsoon: Brinjal 150 per kg, green chilli 400 per kg Special Correspondent

The prices of vegetables in the capital's raw market are not decreasing in any way on the pretext of continuous rainfall. Even though the rain has subsided, the prices of almost all types of vegetables in the market are high. Among them, the price of brinjal has reached all records, while the price of green chilli has increased by 400 taka per kg.

This picture of skyrocketing prices of daily necessities was found by observing several retail markets in the capital on Friday (July 31). Vendors claim that due to the adverse weather, the supply has decreased due to damage to vegetable fields in different parts of the country, resulting in an increase in prices.

An analysis of the market picture shows that while the price of long brinjal is 120 taka per kg, round brinjal is being sold for 150 to 160 taka. The price of green chilli has reached 380 to 400 taka depending on the market and quality. Among other vegetables, dals are being sold at 80 taka, kankrol at 100 taka, patol at 80 taka, barbati at 120 taka, dhandul at 100 taka, cucumber at 100 taka and kachur lati at 80 to 100 taka per kg. In addition, ripe tomatoes are being sold at 130 taka, carrots at 120 taka, gourds at 80 taka per piece and jali pumpkin at 60 taka. Papaya (40 taka per kg) and sweet pumpkin (60 taka per kg) are available at somewhat more affordable prices.

A shopper who came to shop at Malibagh market during the holidays expressed his anger and said that even after the rains stopped, there is no end to syndicates and excuses. Except for a few products, the prices of almost all types of vegetables are now above 100 taka. It has become almost impossible for ordinary and low-income people to shop for their daily necessities at such high prices.

On the other hand, retail traders are talking about a shortage of supply in the warehouse and wholesale markets. A vendor at Rampura Market said that the continuous rains have damaged chilli plants in many places and disrupted the harvesting of vegetables from the fields. Such high prices in the market may continue for some more days until the supply normalizes.