The potato market has been a topic of concern in recent years due to skyrocketing prices in Bogura. In an effort to stabilize the situation, the government implemented a fixed price of Tk 27 per kilogram for potatoes. However, wholesale traders are struggling to procure potatoes at this rate, resulting in a shortage of the popular large white potatoes in Bogura markets. On the other hand, cold storage operators hold a different perspective. They claim that potatoes are consistently supplied, and it's retail traders who are manipulating potato sales.
To address these issues, the district administration collaborated with stakeholders to introduce a system where potatoes are sold at Tk 36 per kilogram in the wholesale market. However, traders are finding it challenging to meet demand through this system.
[ Tk 100 = €0.86 ]
Source: bangladeshpost.net
