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Faridpur ranks second in onion production in the country. In just 10 days, the price per maund has increased by Tk 300-400. Sellers say the price rise is due to a reduced supply after the Puja.

Onion farmers in Faridpur express that they need to sell at Tk 2,200-2,600 per maund to avoid losses. They are happy with the current prices. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
Onion farmers in Faridpur express that they need to sell at Tk 2,200-2,600 per maund to avoid losses. They are happy with the current prices. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
Onion farmers in Faridpur express that they need to sell at Tk 2,200-2,600 per maund to avoid losses. They are happy with the current prices. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
Onion farmers in Faridpur express that they need to sell at Tk 2,200-2,600 per maund to avoid losses. They are happy with the current prices. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
A buyer inspects onions from an open sack at the Kanipur Nalar Mor onion market in Faridpur. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
A buyer inspects onions from an open sack at the Kanipur Nalar Mor onion market in Faridpur. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
Onion farmers start arriving at Kanipur Nalar Mor market in Faridpur as early as 6am, bringing onions by van, Nasiman, and auto-rickshaw. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
Onion farmers start arriving at Kanipur Nalar Mor market in Faridpur as early as 6am, bringing onions by van, Nasiman, and auto-rickshaw. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
Before the Durga Puja, onions were priced at Tk 2,000 per maund in Faridpur, but have now risen to Tk 2,600 Tk. Farmers are happy with the price, but buyers are not. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
Before the Durga Puja, onions were priced at Tk 2,000 per maund in Faridpur, but have now risen to Tk 2,600 Tk. Farmers are happy with the price, but buyers are not. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
In Faridpur’s main markets, onions are now being sold for Tk 2,200-2,600 per maund, with prices increasing by TK 300-400 over just 10 days. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon
In Faridpur’s main markets, onions are now being sold for Tk 2,200-2,600 per maund, with prices increasing by TK 300-400 over just 10 days. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

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Published : 09 Oct 2025, 02:12 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:06 PM

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