Imported fruits becoming a luxury in Bangladesh
In Dhaka's market, the price of one kilogram of sweet orange (Malta) is currently Tk520 to Tk550. During the same period, it sells for Tk100 to Tk160 in India, Tk80 to Tk130 in Pakistan, Tk130 to Tk180 in Nepal, and Tk300 to Tk400 in Sri Lanka. This means the price of this fruit in Bangladesh is up to seven times higher than in neighboring countries. This extreme price disparity... Details
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