Bangladesh: Green chili prices rise again amid import

The price of green chilli increased again on Tuesday after a notable downtrend just a day before despite a rise in import as well as in market observation. The hot spice retailed at Tk 300-400 on Monday, marking a Tk 20-100 hike per kg in a single day. Onion price also showed a hike of Tk 10 a kg during the period, thus battering the commoners further. Green chilli of both imported and local varieties retailed at Tk 320-400 a kg at kitchen markets and elsewhere in Dhaka city. Some consumers claimed over phone that retailers in residential areas were charging them even Tk 500-600 a kg for chilli amid a distinct lack of strong vigilance. However, prices at Karwanbazar, Shyambazar and other wholesale outlets along Beribandh Road also increased by Tk 50-60 a kg as sold at Tk 200-300 on Tuesday. Market volatility continues despite the fact that a good chunk of chilli has been imported in the past two days. Muhammad Liakat Hossain Khan, deputy director of plant quarantine wing (import) ...