The supply of winter vegetables has increased in the markets, leading to a decline in prices of several varieties. This trend has also influenced the egg market, where prices have fallen by Tk 5 per dozen over the past week. Onion prices, which had spiked recently, have also dropped by Tk 5 per kilogram compared to last week, though they remain about Tk 30 higher than ten days ago. These updates were gathered from visits to several markets across Dhaka on Wednesday.
Traders said the supply of winter vegetables such as beans, radish, cauliflower, and cabbage has grown significantly, contributing to the price drop. About 15 to 20 days ago, most vegetables were selling between Tk 60 and Tk 80 per kilogram, with some exceeding Tk 100. The market has now become relatively stable, with prices of several items falling by Tk 20 to Tk 30.
Vegetables like beans, radish, cauliflower, and cabbage began arriving in the market about a month and a half ago. Although their initial prices were high, they have since fallen considerably. Beans are now available at Tk 50–60 per kg, while small cauliflowers and cabbages are selling for Tk 40–50 each. Radish is priced around Tk 30 per kg. The steady supply of these vegetables has also helped stabilize prices of others, such as yardlong beans, bitter gourd, and teasel gourd, which are being sold for Tk 60–70 per kg. Okra and pointed gourd are priced at Tk 40–50 per kg, while green chilies are being sold for Tk 100–140 per kg.
Idris Ali, a vegetable trader at Karwan Bazar, said the arrival of more cauliflower and beans from various districts has helped reduce prices.
The drop in vegetable prices has also brought some relief to the egg and poultry markets. Farm eggs, which were sold at Tk 135 per dozen last week, were being sold for Tk 130 on Wednesday. According to Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) data, egg prices have fallen by more than 5 percent over the past year. In the past 15–20 days, broiler chicken prices have decreased by Tk 10 per kg, now selling for Tk 160–170, while the local Sonali breed is priced between Tk 250 and Tk 280 per kg.
Prices of fish and meat have remained largely unchanged, with beef selling for Tk 750–780 per kg.
Depending on quality, onions are now selling for Tk 110–115 per kg. Traders noted that the market has remained stable following the government’s warning about possible imports. Prices of ginger and garlic have seen little change, with local garlic priced between Tk 100 and Tk 140 per kg, imported garlic between Tk 160 and Tk 200, and ginger selling for Tk 150–200 per kg. The markets for rice, lentils, oil, and sugar remain stable.
