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Vegetable prices double in Adamdighi, buyers in distress
A sharp increase in kitchen market prices were witnessed in various markets across Adamdighi upazila of Bogura. Continuous rainfall flooded fields and damage vegetable yields.
Although supply is adequate, rising prices have put general and low-income buyers in difficulty.
Santhahar Radhakanta Hat, Chhatian Gram, Nashratpur, Kundagram, and Chapapur markets showed a similar trend on Tuesday, July 21. Vegetables were available in sufficient quantities, but sold at much higher prices than before.
Traders stated that prices of most vegetables increased by Tk 30 to Tk 60 per kg within a week.
In the retail market, potatoes rose from Tk 25 to Tk 40 per kg. Pointed gourd increased from Tk 20 to Tk 40. Bitter gourd went up from Tk 40 to Tk 100. Ribbed gourd rose from Tk 40 to Tk 80, while brinjal increased from Tk 40 to Tk 100 per kg.
Prices of various leafy greens, including spinach, water spinach, red amaranth, Malabar spinach, and jute leaves, also registered a sharp rise. Green chillies, which sold at Tk 40 per kg a week ago, are now selling at Tk 150 per kg.
Abul Hossain, a van driver who came to buy vegetables, expressed his distress. He said managing household expenses has become difficult for low-income people due to soaring vegetable prices. A major portion of daily income goes toward buying rice, making high-priced vegetables unaffordable.
Vegetable traders Alibor and Azizul explained that continuous rain submerged fields belonging to many farmers. Damaged production pushed up prices in wholesale markets, directly impacting retail rates.
However, traders confirmed that there is no supply deficit in the market. They maintained that retail prices rose solely due to wholesale price hikes caused by crop damage in production areas.
Adamdighi Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Masuma Begum stated that regular market monitoring drives will be conducted to keep prices of daily commodities under control. She assured that necessary measures will be taken to maintain market stability.
SHKS/SA
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