Lalmonirhat, Aug. 26 -- Farmers, traders and warehouse owners in Lalmonirhat are expressing growing concern over unsold potatoes stored in cold storage in five upazilas, fearing significant financial losses this season.

A 60-kg sack of potatoes, which costs around Tk 1,500 to produce and store, is now selling for only Tk 700-800 in the market, leaving farmers counting a minimum loss of Tk 600 per sack.

Local growers say the lack of demand has forced them to leave their stock in cold storage, further reducing turnover.

Compared to last year's 40 percent sales by this time, less than 20 percent of this season's stored potatoes have been sold, sparking concerns among warehouse owners.

According to the Department of Agricultural Extension...