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Dumuria Farmers Struggle with Syndicate Dominance in Local Vegetable Market

Despite high production, farmers in Dumuria face exploitation by a syndicate controlling the local vegetable market.

By Staff Correspondent
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Farmers in Dumuria upazila are struggling to get fair prices for their vegetables, as a syndicate allegedly controls the local marketing system. Despite producing significant quantities of bitter gourds, cucumbers, sweet pumpkins, and other vegetables, farmers claim they are paid unfairly low prices by wholesalers.

The Struggle of Dumuria Farmers

Farmers in Dumuria invest months of labor and money to grow their crops, only to face exploitation when they take their produce to wholesale markets. They deposit their vegetables at arats (wholesale markets) in the morning without knowing the price they will receive. Allegations suggest that traders fix prices at night, often at Taka 8 to 12 per kilogram, leaving farmers with little negotiating power.

Illegal Practices and Proposed Solutions

Upazila Agricultural Marketing Officer Abdul Razzaq stated that fixing prices at night is illegal and unethical under the Agricultural Marketing Act. He announced plans for special monitoring and drives to ensure prices are determined through open auctions and displayed on digital boards. Dumuria Upazila Agriculture Officer Nazmul Huda highlighted the need for a direct 'farmers’ market' to bypass middlemen.

Administrative Action and Farmer Demands

Dumuria UNO Sabita Sarker confirmed receipt of complaints and announced plans for mobile courts and legal action against syndicates. Farmers are demanding an immediate end to exploitation and effective measures to ensure fair prices.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What is the main issue faced by Dumuria farmers?
Dumuria farmers are deprived of fair prices for their vegetables due to syndicate control over the local market.
What actions are being taken to address the issue?
Authorities plan to conduct special monitoring, establish a direct farmers’ market, and take legal action against syndicates.

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