Munshiganj, March 23 -- Despite achieving a bumper potato harvest this year, farmers in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj district are facing severe financial losses due to low market prices.

The situation has left many growers worried, particularly as storage constraints and transportation issues add to their woes.

Abundant Yield, Financial Struggles

This season, potato cultivation in Srinagar upazila has covered 1,950 hectares of land, with an estimated production of 58,500 metric tonnes.

While the yield has been satisfactory, farmers are struggling to secure fair prices for their produce in the wholesale market.

Wholesale potato prices currently range between Tk 15-17 per kg, while retail prices vary from Tk 22-25 per kg.

But, with ...