Prices of essential commodities have remained stable in Dhamrai with no significant changes observed in the markets for rice, pulses and winter vegetables.
A recent visit to several major markets—including Dhamrai Bazar, Kalampur, Dhantara, Hatkora, Barbariya, Kawalipara and Bathuli—revealed that prices of essential commodities have remained unchanged compared to the previous week.
Market sources said that Miniket rice was being sold at Tk 85 per kilogram, Kataribhog at Tk 85, Basmati at Tk 100, while BR-28 and BR-29 varieties were priced at Tk 60 per kilogram. Coarse rice was selling at Tk 55–56 per kilogram. Flour (atta) was available at Tk 45 per kilogram.
In the pulse market, fine lentils were priced between Tk 170 and Tk 180 per kilogram, coarse lentils at Tk 90–100, and chickpeas at Tk 55–60 per kilogram. Prices of pulses have remained stable compared to last week.
Vegetable prices have also remained stable. Potatoes were selling at Tk 20 per kilogram, onions at Tk 45, green chilies at Tk 100, and dry chilies at Tk 300 per kilogram.
Other winter vegetables include cabbage and cauliflower priced at Tk 20–25 per piece, brinjal at Tk 50–60 per kilogram, carrots at Tk 40 per kilogram, beans at Tk 40 per kilogram, and tomatoes at Tk 60–70 per kilogram. Overall, the winter vegetable market remains stable.
The spice prices have also remained unchanged. Ginger was selling at Tk 140 per kilogram, garlic at Tk 100, cloves at Tk 1,500 per kilogram, cardamom at Tk 4,600 per kilogram, and cumin at Tk 700 per kilogram.
Consumers expressed satisfaction over the stable prices as the winter season is nearing its end.
Nazmul Hossain, a local shopper, said, “Vegetable supplies are gradually declining. Prices would be better if they fell further, but the current situation still offers some relief.”
Traders attributed the price stability to adequate supply, though they warned of a possible increase in prices in the coming weeks.
“This is the final phase of winter. So far, supply has remained normal, which is why prices are stable. However, prices may rise slightly next week,” said Masud Rana, a vegetable trader.
Meanwhile, no visible monitoring by law enforcement agencies was observed in the markets regarding price control.
