Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Prices of perishable products like potato and vegetable, primarily marketed by the peasantry, have dropped to their lowest levels since 2013-14, providing much-needed relief to consumers.

However, this relief has been upset by continued volatility in edible oil and rice markets, according to traders concerned.

Vegetable prices hit a significant low last week, with cauliflower retailed at as low as Tk 10 by vendors transporting produce in rickshaw vans.

In kitchen markets, cauliflower was sold at Tk 15-25 per piece. Similarly, prices of cabbage, radish, tomatoes, country beans, and turnips have also seen a drastic decline, benefiting consumers but causing distress among farmers.

Cabbage price followed the trend as rad...