A historic drop in onion prices has plunged farmers in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi into deep financial distress. Prices have fallen far below production costs, forcing thousands of growers to bear heavy losses. Farmers report that where onions previously sold for Tk 2,500–3,000 per maund at this time of year, prices have now dropped to Tk 800–1,000 depending on the variety. Storage losses, weight reduction, and oversupply have worsened the crisis.
Local farmers complain that prolonged storage has caused onions to dry out and rot, while irregularities in weighing have further reduced their returns. Abdul Momin, a farmer at Baneshwar market, expressed frustration, saying that the current price barely covers basic household needs. Traders attribute the price collapse to excessive supply, noting that high production and limited storage capacity have forced farmers to sell quickly.
Upazila agriculture officer Smriti Rani Sarkar confirmed that oversupply has driven prices down but expressed hope for a rebound soon. Farmers are urging the government to improve market regulation, expand storage facilities, and ensure fair prices to prevent future production and market crises.
মেহেদী হাসান, পুঠিয়া (রাজশাহী) প্রকাশ : ২৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১১: ০৯আপডেট : ২৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১১: ১৯ রাজশাহীর পুঠিয়া উপজেলায় পেঁয়াজের বাজারে নজিরবিহীন দরপতনে চরম সংকটে পড়েছেন কৃষকেরা। উৎপাদন খরচের তুলনায় বাজারদর অস্বাভাবিকভাবে কমে যাওয়ায় লোকসানের বোঝা বইতে হচ্ছে হ
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