The price of broiler chickens in Bangladesh has risen sharply in recent days, reaching 270 taka per kilogram, equivalent to about 22 yuan. This is due to a number of factors such as high chick and feed prices and increased demand. It is reported that some private companies control the chicken market and are suspected of price manipulation.
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The country's agriculture minister, Mohammed Abdul Razak, said in a recent show that poultry meat prices are likely to remain high in the coming months, and consumers will have to wait at least six to seven months before buying chicken at a lower price.
Against the backdrop of high chicken prices, many consumers are turning to beef, resulting in beef prices also rising. The price of lamb has also risen from 950 taka per kilogram to 1,100 taka.
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According to Sumoon Howlader, president of the Bangladesh Poultry Association, the retail price of broiler chickens should not exceed Tk 220 per kilogram, taking into account all the associated production and supply costs. However, chicken prices remain high due to the control of some private companies.
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Currently, the Bangladeshi government is working to control the rise in meat prices and encourage local production and consumption. At the same time, consumers are also looking for alternatives to meet their meat needs.