Govt fixes egg, chicken prices
Published: 16 September 2024, 1:20:12
The government on Sunday fixed the retail prices of per egg at Tk 11.87, sonali chicken at Tk 269.64 per kilogram and broiler chicken at Tk 179.59 per kilogram.
A letter, signed by Director General of Department of Livestock Dr Mohammad Reajul Huq in this regard, was issued on Sunday.
The prices of egg in the production level has been fixed at Tk 10.58 while Tk 11.01 at wholesale level.
The prices of broiler chicken in production level has been fixed at Tk 168.91 while Tk 172.61 in wholesale.
The letter also asked all concerned to ensure the new prices to stay effective.
The prices have been fixed in consultation with a Joint Working Group which comprises the Department of Agricultural Marketing, the Department of Livestock Services and other stakeholders of the poultry sector.