Jumbangla Desk: The rain has affected the raw market of the capital across the country. The price of vegetables has increased in the capital's retail market due to this news. However, the prices of fish, chicken and beef remain unchanged. Meanwhile, cilantro has set records. Coriander leaves are being sold at Tk 600 to Tk 800 per kg.
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This was seen in other markets including Shyambazar, Raisaheb Bazar, Nayabazar, Hatirpool, Karwan Bazar, Badda, Khilkhet and Abdullahpur in the capital on Monday.
It can be seen in Khilkhet market on the surface, raw pepper is being sold for 400 taka. On the other hand, the price of green chilli has crossed 400 rupees and coriander has set a record. Coriander leaves are being sold at Tk 600 to Tk 800 per kg, compared to Tk 800 per kg two days ago on Friday.
A vegetable trader in the market said that you are only busy with the price of green chillies. Meanwhile, coriander leaves are being sold at Tk 600 per kg. 800 taka per kg was sold on Friday. As the price is high, people are buying 25 grams, 50 grams and 100 grams of coriander leaves. Coriander leaves are not looking good either. Imports are low, so prices are high.
Another businessman, Rafiqul Pramanik, said that due to the rain in the country, there has been extensive damage to the vegetable fields of the farmers. Cropland has been submerged in many areas. As a result, many farmers could not harvest their crops. Chilli plants and tomato, patol, shrimp, chichinga, dhundul, bitter gourd, gourd and gourd plants are dying due to water logging in the cropland. This is why the price is increasing.
On the other hand, the prices of not only coriander but also other vegetables have increased in the market. This week the price of vegetables has increased from Tk 20 to Tk 60 per kg. Most of the vegetables are being sold at Tk 80-150. A week ago, the barab could be bought at the rate of Tk 80-120 per kg. Today, the barab has been sold at Tk 140-150 per kg depending on the market. The price of brinjal increased by Tk 60 to Tk 160-180 per kg. The prices of almost all types of vegetables including tomato, potol, shrimp, chichinga, dhundul, bitter gourd, gourd, leek have increased.
