11.08 Prices of Selected Building Materials in Dhaka

(Taka)
Item and specification Unit 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99
Bricks, Sand & Cement            
Brick 10" (1st Class) 1000 2765 2569 2508 2903 3316
Sand (Coarse) Sup. quality 100 cft. 850 828 803 865 601
Cement (Imported) Bag (Cwt.) 242 246 231 253 238
             
Hardware            
M.S. Rod (3/8 or 3 suta) cwt. 973 925 858 921 815
C.I. Sheet (26 gauge) Bundle na na 3007 3186 3240
G.I. Pipe 1/2'' dia Ft. 21 23 24 26 27
             
Timber & Bamboo            
Timber (Ctg. Teak)            
8'x1"x8' Plank Cft. 1358 1483 na 1768 1780
Timber (Garjan) 3"x3"x8' Beam Cft. 678 668 675 706 748
Bamboo (Borak) 30' Long Each 129 127 132 141 152
             
Paint & varnishes            
Paint Robbialac (synthetic) Gallon 578 593 647 653 656
Varnish Robbialac 1 Lb. tin 76 84 92 92 73
Lime (for white wash) Quintal 531 514 528 546 568
Source: Price Section, BBS