Onion Prices Soar from Tk 70 to Tk 120 in a Week

The price of onions has spiraled out of control in the capital’s markets, soaring from Tk 70 to Tk 120 per kilogram within just a week.A visit to several wholesale and retail markets in Dhaka on Friday revealed that onion prices have jumped by Tk 40–50 per kg compared to the previous week. In retail outlets, onions were selling between Tk 110 and Tk 120 per kg.Wholesale markets also saw a sharp surge. The price per palla (5 kg) has doubled — from Tk 260 to Tk 520 — with some traders charging as high as Tk 540 per palla, meaning wholesale rates have now crossed Tk 100 per kg.Shariful, an onion trader at Uttar Badda kitchen market, said the wholesale price per sack had increased by Tk 26–28 per kg within just two to three days, forcing them to sell at higher rates.Another trader, Aminul, noted that supply has ...

• 07 Nov 2025