Prices of vegetables have declined slightly in the capital’s markets as supplies of early-season winter vegetables have increased. However, essential commodities such as rice, flour, pulses and spices continue to sell at elevated prices.
The price situation was observed during visits to Shantinagar Market, New Market and Natun Bazar in the Turag area of the capital on Thursday.
A market survey found that pointed gourd, okra and sponge gourd were selling at Tk 50–70 per kilogram. Ridge gourd was priced at Tk 60–80 per kg, taro corms at Tk 70, spiny gourd and eggplant at Tk 70–90, and bitter gourd at Tk 70–80 per kg. Papaya was selling at Tk 25–30 per kg, while sweet pumpkin cost Tk 40 per kg.
Prices of these vegetables have fallen by up to Tk 10 per kilogram compared with the previous week. Although the price of beans, an early winter vegetable, has also declined, they are still selling at Tk 120–140 per kg, down from as high as Tk 160 last week. Cauliflower was available at Tk 40–50 apiece, depending on size. Tomatoes were selling at Tk 170–200 per kg.
Belayet, a vegetable seller at Shantinagar Market, said prices had started to decline slightly as supplies of winter vegetables increased. He added that vegetable prices were unlikely to rise further for the time being.
Rice and Flour Prices Remain High
While vegetable prices have brought some relief to consumers, rice, atta (wheat flour) and maida (refined flour) continue to sell at previously elevated prices.
On Thursday, Nazirshail and Miniket rice varieties were selling at Tk 70–90 per kg, depending on quality. Paijam, BRRI-28 and BRRI-29 rice were priced at Tk 58–65 per kg, while coarse rice was selling at Tk 50–55.
According to traders, rice prices rose by Tk 1–3 per kilogram about two weeks ago and have not declined since.
Loose atta was selling at Tk 48–50 per kg, while packaged atta cost Tk 65–70. According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), loose atta prices increased by 2 per cent over the past month, while packaged atta prices rose by 8 per cent.
Prices of loose and packaged maida also increased by 3.70 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively. Loose maida was selling at Tk 70 per kg, while packaged maida cost Tk 85–90.
Chickpea Prices Also Rise
Alongside atta and maida, chickpea prices have also increased. On Thursday, chickpeas were selling at Tk 110–125 per kg, depending on quality, compared with Tk 100–110 a week earlier.
Among other pulses, large-grain lentils were selling at Tk 90–100 per kg, while small-grain lentils cost Tk 150–160. Field peas were priced at Tk 60–75 per kg.
Ginger Prices Jump 37.93% in a Month
Ginger recorded the sharpest price increase over the past month. According to TCB data, the price of imported ginger rose by 37.93 per cent during the period.
Imported ginger is currently selling at Tk 170–230 per kg, up from Tk 120–170 a month ago. Domestic ginger has also become more expensive, with prices rising by around Tk 10 per kg to Tk 120–150.
The upward trend in ginger prices has highlighted a major vulnerability arising from Bangladesh’s dependence on imports to meet domestic demand.
The country requires approximately 375,000 tonnes of ginger annually. In the 2025–26 fiscal year, domestic production stood at 255,000 tonnes, while imports amounted to 145,000 tonnes. This leaves a gap of around 120,000 tonnes between domestic production and demand.
Chicken and Egg Prices Offer Some Relief
Prices of broiler chicken and eggs have declined slightly over the past week.
Broiler chicken is currently selling at Tk 175–180 per kg, down Tk 5–10 from a week earlier. Sonali chicken is priced at Tk 290–320 per kg.
A dozen farm eggs are selling at Tk 140–145, down from Tk 150 last week.