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Flood destroys Tk140.82cr worth of vegetables, prices surge in Ctg

Vegetable prices in Chattogram have risen by Tk20-50 due to supply shortages caused by flood damage to production areas.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 28 July 2026, 8:05 AM

The supply of vegetables has dropped significantly following severe flooding in production regions, leading to a price hike of Tk20 to Tk50 for almost all varieties in Chattogram markets. This surge has placed additional financial pressure on low- and middle-income households. According to reports, the floods have resulted in the destruction of vegetables worth Tk140.82 crore.