Bangladesh: Chicken more expensive, potato, onion cheaper


Published 19 Feb,2021 via The Financial Express - Prices of chicken, a main source of protein, witnessed a notable hike while that of potato and onion declined last week.

On the other hand, rice, edible oil and sugar prices remained static maintaining their previous highs in the last seven days.

Seasonal cardinal and diamant varieties of potatoes were retailed at Tk 16-20 per kilogram while common desi variety at Tk 25-30 --- a Tk 3.0-5.0 a kg decline in a week in the city on Thursday, traders said.

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