All types of rice are being sold at high prices in the capital Dhaka. Even if imported rice enters the market, there is not much effect in the price of rice. Meanwhile, the sellers say,rice is being sold at last week's price.
Miniket rice is being sold at taka 72 to 82 per kg at wholesale rice Market, Mohammadpur Krishi Bazar in the capital Dhaka.
Besides, Nazirshail rice is being sold at taka 72 to 92 and BR rice is being sold at taka 58 to 62 in wholesale price.
Meanwhile, at wholesale level, the price of coarse grain rice is being sold at taka 52 and pajam rice is being sold at taka 58 to 60 per kg.
These rices are being sold in retail markets at an additional rate of Tk 3 per kg. Retailers say, their sales have fallen due to price hike.
Buyers complained, government is not monitoring the prices of rice like other daily commodities.