City markets in Chattogram have shown signs of relief following Eid, with prices of most vegetables and broiler chicken declining, though fish prices continue to rise.
A market survey on Friday found that vegetable and salad item prices have dropped by Tk5–10 per kilogram compared to last week, mainly due to improved supply and stabilised demand after the Eid rush.
Tomatoes, which sold for Tk70 per kg last week, are now priced at Tk60. Cucumbers are selling at Tk60, green chillies at Tk50, and coriander leaves at Tk60 per kg. Cauliflower is available at Tk45–50, cabbage at Tk30, eggplant at Tk120, ridge gourd at Tk100, and carrots at Tk40. Bottle gourd and pumpkin are selling at Tk40–50, while radish is priced at Tk30 per kg.
Broiler chicken prices have fallen to Tk170 per kg from Tk240 during Ramadan, marking one of the most significant post-Eid price adjustments in the protein segment, much to the relief for consumers.
In the grocery segment, local onion prices have eased to Tk50–60 per kg from Tk70, while potatoes are being sold at Tk16–18 per kg.
The egg market, however, has remained stable, with prices holding steady at Tk105 per dozen, unchanged from the last week of Ramadan.
In contrast, fish prices have increased across the board. Among marine varieties, loitta is selling at Tk200 per kg, coral fish at Tk700–900, ayer at Tk600–750, and shrimp at Tk750–1,200.
Prices of local fish varieties are also high, with rui and katla selling at Tk350–450 per kg, pabda at Tk400–600, sing at Tk400–500, tengra at Tk600–700, and puti at Tk200–250.
Consumers say that while falling prices of vegetables, eggs, and broiler chicken have brought some relief, the continued rise in fish prices remains a concern.
