Dhaka, Oct 31 (V7N)- Despite an increase in supply, the prices of fish and poultry continue to rise in the capital. In the past week, prices of most fish varieties have increased by 30 to 50 taka per kilogram, with Hilsa remaining particularly expensive.

Retailers in poultry markets have also raised the price of broiler chicken by 10 taka per kg, now selling at 180 taka per kg, blaming both wholesalers and farmers for the increase. Golden variety broilers are being sold at 300–320 taka per kg, while domestic chicken prices have surged by 600 taka per kg.

Meanwhile, winter vegetables are seeing relief for consumers as supply increases. Traders report that prices are slowly reaching levels affordable to the lower and middle-income groups. However, many farmers have yet to harvest, so prices are expected to drop further over the next two weeks.

The recent lifting of the ban on casting nets in rivers and the sea on October 26 has increased the supply of both marine and farmed fish. Canal-bred fish supply has also risen. However, despite the increased availability, Hilsa remains scarce and expensive, and prices for Rui, Katla, Ai-boal, and quality shrimp remain high. Rui and Katla are priced at 450–500 taka per kg, Ai-boal at 800–1200 taka per kg, and good quality shrimp at over 1000 taka per kg.

Prices in the beef and mutton markets remain stable. One kilogram of beef is sold at 750–780 taka, and goat meat at 1100 taka per kg.

Traders say that although supply has increased, market prices for fish and poultry have not decreased, putting pressure on consumers across the city.

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