Shoppers are enjoying a relatively stress-free Eid-ul-Adha market this year, thanks to stable and, in some cases, reduced prices of essential kitchen items, said Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuyain, adviser to the ministries of local government, rural development and cooperatives, and youth and sports.
In a Facebook post, Asif Mahmud remarked that, unlike previous years, dishonest traders have not manipulated spice prices ahead of Eid.
“Every year, one to two weeks before Qurbani Eid, unethical traders would raise the prices of almost all spices by several times. This year, that hasn’t happened — customers are shopping with comfort,” he wrote.
To support his statement, he shared a comparative analysis of current and last year’s Eid market prices, highlighting significant reductions in the prices of commonly used spices and condiments.
According to the data:
Local onions are being sold at Tk 45–50 per kg this year, compared to Tk 70–80 per kg last year.
Imported onions are priced at Tk 50–60, down from Tk 80–90 per kg of the last year.
Local garlic has dropped to Tk 110–120 per kg from Tk 190–200, while imported garlic is now Tk 150–160, compared to Tk 240–260 of last year.
Ginger prices have halved, falling to Tk 110–120 per kg, down from Tk 220–260 of 2024.
Dried red chilies now cost Tk 215–250, reduced from Tk 350–400 per kg.
Coriander is selling at Tk 115–120, compared to Tk 160–170 last year.
Turmeric has seen a drop from Tk 240–250 to Tk 190–200 per kg.The adviser emphasized that the lower prices are offering much-needed relief to consumers ahead of one of the biggest festivals in the country, and credited the market stability to better monitoring and reduced manipulation by unscrupulous traders.