Dhaka, March 24 -- Four major producers among the poultry association have committed to bringing down chicken prices in the wholesale market by Tk30-40 per kg.

AHM Shafiquzzaman, chief of Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, made the disclosure after meeting with representatives of four chicken producers Kazi Farms Limited, Aftab Bahumukhi Farms Limited, CP Bangladesh, and Paragon Poultry and Hatchery Limited on Thursday (23 March).

"These companies will sell at wholesale price Tk190 to Tk195 per kg from their farm gates. Chicken is currently sold for Tk220 to Tk230," the consumer rights chief said.

He further said that prices at the consumer level are expected to come down by Tk30-40.

"We will monitor the market. Hopef...