File Photo: Rajib Dhar/Dhaka TribuneIn retail markets, a kg of BR-28 rice is now selling at Tk52-55, while miniket at Tk56-65 per kg, coarse variety of Najirshal at Tk45-50 a kg and fine variety at Tk 60-65 a kg. In retail markets, a kg of BR-28 rice is now selling at Tk52-55, while miniket at Tk56-65 per kg, coarse variety of Najirshal at Tk45-50 a kg and fine variety at Tk 60-65 a kg. He said as paddy prices were high, they had to increase rice prices by Tk4-5 per kg on average. The Rice Mill Owners Association General Secretary Layek Ali said the increased prices of paddy caused the hike in rice prices. Hiked by 150-250 per sack, Katari rice increased to Tk2,500 from Tk 2,250 per sack, BR-28 increased to Tk2,450 from Tk2,156 per sack.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 27, 2020 11:48 UTC