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RAJSHAHI, October 29 (BDNEWS): The prices of different spices rose for the second time this month, forcing the commonman to buy less in quantities what they require, in the district.
The prices of all types of spices rose at the beginning of the holy Ramadan before the latest increases ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of the Muslims.
Local traders said the spices are mostly brought to Rajshahi from Dhaka. Although large amount of spices are smuggled into the district from India, those are sold in the markets of Dhaka instead of Rajshahi.
The retail traders at Shahib Bazar and Hargram Bazar areas had to buy per kilogram of cumin for Tk 150, cardamom for Tk 420, cinnamon for Tk 70, dried grapes for Tk 180, pesta nut for Tk 950, wooden nut for Tk 700 and black cumin for Tk 70 from the markets in capital Dhaka.
However, they are selling 100 grams of cumin for Tk 18, cardamom for Tk 60, clove for Tk 40, black pepper for Tk 40, dried grapes for Tk 25, pesta nut for Tk 15, wooden nut for Tk 12 and black cumin for Tk 10.
The prices were Tk 40 to 50 higher per kilogram than that of the last Eid, they added.
According to the statistics of the department of agriculture marketing, the price of garlic rose from Tk 45-50 to Tk 56-60 per kilogram, while that of ginger rose to TK 60-65 from Tk 30-40 in two weeks of the month.
The dust turmeric, chilli and coriander are being sold at TK 14, 17 and 12 respectively per 100 grams.
The price of local onion was between Tk 46 and 48, while the Indian onion was being sold at Tk 40 to 42 per kg.
Sources said inadequate supply of onion has forced the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) to stop their essential selling scheme.
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