Bangladesh’s onion market has turned volatile despite sufficient domestic supply, with retail prices soaring to Tk 160 per kilogram in Dhaka. Officials say more than 100,000 tons of old onions remain in storage, while new harvests are entering markets. Yet, traders are allegedly withholding supply to create an artificial shortage and pressure the government to allow imports, though their real motive appears to be profit maximization. Market insiders and consumer groups claim a powerful syndicate of wholesalers and commission agents has been manipulating prices since October. The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) confirmed evidence of market manipulation, noting that current prices far exceed the reasonable level of Tk 90 per kilogram. The BTTC has recommended limited imports to stabilize prices, while the Department of Agricultural Extension insists there is no genuine supply shortage. Consumer advocates warn that unchecked profiteering could hurt both farmers and buyers, urging stronger market monitoring. The government is reviewing BTTC’s report before deciding on import measures.
লক্ষ্যমাত্রার চেয়ে বেশি উৎপাদনের পরেও অস্থির পেঁয়াজের বাজার। মাঠ থেকে বাজারে আসতে শুরু করেছে নতুন পেঁয়াজ। কিছুদিন পরই নতুন পেঁয়াজে ভরপুর থাকবে বাজার। পাশাপাশি এখনো দেশে এক লাখ টনের বেশি পুরোনো পেঁয়াজ মজুত রয়েছে। এরপরও নিত্যপ্রয়োজনীয় এই পণ্যটির কৃত্রি
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