The price of green chilies has gone beyond the reach of
ordinary people in Barishal. The retail price has reached Tk 400 per kilogram.
Sellers say prices have increased because imports have declined due to heavy
rainfall. Buyers, however, allege that a syndicate is driving up vegetable
prices. As a result, consumers are struggling with the soaring market prices.
A visit to permanent and mobile markets across Barishal city
found the same picture. Many low and middle income consumers were se...
