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Onion price soars even in peak season

It is peak harvest season, but the price of onion has soared by Tk 10 per kilogram at the capital’s kitchen markets over the last three days.

Onion production on track to topple previous records

The prospect of record high onion production is encouraging farmers to expand cultivation, according to the DAE

Asia feels the sting of India's onion export ban

India's ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year.

Onion prices soar despite sufficient supply

The prices of onion have shot up despite adequate supply, according to a Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) report -- laying bare the extent of market manipulation by a section of dishonest traders.

1.7 tonnes of onion found in shop with ‘No onion’ sign

DNCRP fined four traders in Chattogram Tk 40,000

Onions sting / Prices soar, consumers hit hard

Prices of onion increased by Tk 100 or more per kg overnight as traders began stockpiling following the news that India had extended a virtual restriction on its export.

Onion prices surge for supply squeeze after India’s export ban extension

Retailers were selling the homegrown variety of onion at Tk 200 a kg at Karwan Bazar today, compared with Tk 130 on Thursday

3 essential commodities: Price caps prove a total failure

The government failed to enforce the price cap on onions and potatoes even for a single day since it issued the order about a month ago.

Potatoes, eggs, onions still not being sold at govt-fixed prices

Potatoes, eggs and onions are not being sold at the price fixed by the government at the retail level despite government agencies conducting raids.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

Onion price soars even in peak season

It is peak harvest season, but the price of onion has soared by Tk 10 per kilogram at the capital’s kitchen markets over the last three days.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Onion production on track to topple previous records

The prospect of record high onion production is encouraging farmers to expand cultivation, according to the DAE

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Asia feels the sting of India's onion export ban

India's ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year.

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

Onion prices soar despite sufficient supply

The prices of onion have shot up despite adequate supply, according to a Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) report -- laying bare the extent of market manipulation by a section of dishonest traders.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

1.7 tonnes of onion found in shop with ‘No onion’ sign

DNCRP fined four traders in Chattogram Tk 40,000

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

Prices soar, consumers hit hard

Prices of onion increased by Tk 100 or more per kg overnight as traders began stockpiling following the news that India had extended a virtual restriction on its export.

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

Onion prices surge for supply squeeze after India’s export ban extension

Retailers were selling the homegrown variety of onion at Tk 200 a kg at Karwan Bazar today, compared with Tk 130 on Thursday

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

3 essential commodities: Price caps prove a total failure

The government failed to enforce the price cap on onions and potatoes even for a single day since it issued the order about a month ago.

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

Potatoes, eggs, onions still not being sold at govt-fixed prices

Potatoes, eggs and onions are not being sold at the price fixed by the government at the retail level despite government agencies conducting raids.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

Why set price caps if no shopkeeper complies?

Prices of onions, potatoes, and eggs continue to remain unstable

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