Fish prices in Bangladesh are up again

Published 2022년 12월 24일

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Last week, Bangladesh saw a significant increase in the prices of fish and garlic, with fish prices rising by Tk50-Tk100 per kilogram and garlic by Tk30-40 per kilogram. The price hike is attributed to low catches and increased transport costs. Both cultured and indigenous fish varieties, including koi, ruhi, katla, pangas, tilapia, and others, saw price increases of Tk40-50 per kilogram. Meanwhile, the cost of garlic has reached Tk100-Tk120 per kilogram for local garlic and Tk130-150 per kilogram for imported garlic. The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has called for government action to reduce the production costs of agricultural goods and has suggested stricter market monitoring.

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Fish became costlier last week, adding to sufferings of the people already in a fix amid skyrocketing prices of essentials. Both cultured and indigenous varieties of fish witnessed a price hike of Tk50-Tk100 a kg in a week amid low catches as well as rising transport cost. Garlic also witnessed Tk30-40 rise per kg further in a week. Prices of other essentials remained at their previous highs. Cultured koi, ruhi, katla, pangas, tilapia and other fish varieties witnessed Tk40-50 a kg hike. Cultured ruhi was being sold at Tk350-500 a kg, Katla at Tk320-450 and Pangas at Tk260-300 a kg based on size and quality. Prices of riverine ruhi, katla, hilsa, pabda, shrimp, shoul, tengra and bele also saw a hike. Indigenous Ruhi (above 2.5 kg in weight) was being sold at Tk460- 700 a kg and Katla at Tk450-650 a kg at Karwan Bazar, Shantinagar and New Market on Friday. Ilish was being sold at Tk600-1,450 a kg depending on size and quality at Tk 100 a kg hike in a week. Meanwhile, the price of ...

Source: DhakaTribune