CHITTAGONG, July 25: The average price of Bangladesh teas rose up slightly to 98.35 taka ($1.41) per kg following competition among buyers at a weekly auction on Tuesday, brokers said. “Close to 1.27 million kg were sold at an average price of 98.35 taka per kg, up 0.35 taka from the last sale. The withdrawal percentage was 5.24,” said an official of the National Brokers Limited. Some 250 kg of Red Dust realised the highest price of 150 taka per kg, followed by another 250 kg, selling at 145 taka.--Reuters
