11.08 Prices of Selected Building Materials in Dhaka
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| 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 | ||||||