One maund of paddy is being sold at almost the same price as 1 kg of beef. It's like going back to the ancient barter system. Although farmers got a bumper yield of paddy this season, they are facing losses as they are not being able to sell paddy at the price fixed by the government.

This scenario was seen in different markets of Sreepur and Kapasia upazilas of Gazipur.

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A kg of beef for a maund of paddy!