food inflation in Bangladesh

Why are IMF policies failing to stabilise our economy?

Why does macroeconomic instability continue to plague Bangladesh even after partnering with the IMF?

Another failed attempt to tame prices

Govt must deal with the underlying reasons for unchecked inflation

Who will feed the unfed?

Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity

Insane iftar market a mockery of price control measures

Food prices continue to climb as the holy month begins

Don’t normalise Ramadan price gouging

Why can’t authorities control food prices despite assurances?

Inflation eating into daily meals

Authorities must address skyrocketing food prices

Rising food prices a concern for 71% families in Bangladesh: WB

A WB report states that 71 percent Bangladeshi families are concerned with rising prices of food

Corrective financial measures needed to boost economy: DCCI president

The economy is facing certain challenges pertaining to inflation and it is of utmost importance to tame inflation at whatever costs necessary, especially food inflation

Who controls the onion market?

Government must punish those triggering the abnormal price surge

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Inflation hits five-month high in October despite steps

Inflation once again grazed double digits in October, advancing 30 basis points to 9.93 percent despite the government’s repeated assurances of measures to rein it in.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Onion prices are getting out of hand

Authorities must answer for repeated failure to control market

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Food insecurity is haunting our poor

The soaring food prices, coupled with falling real income, pose a serious challenge for the poor in terms of accessing adequate and nutritious food.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Pain deepens as food inflation stays above 12%

Food inflation in Bangladesh stayed above 12 percent for the second consecutive month in September as prices showed no signs of cooling down, hitting the pockets of the consumers who spend most of their incomes to feed their families.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Higher food prices, worse living crisis

The government should have figured out how to rein in food inflation by now.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Introduce pro-people policy reforms

Citizens deserve better economic conditions

August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023

What’s driving up fish prices?

Government must act as once-affordable staples are getting out of reach

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

'I blame misgovernance and mismanagement for high inflation'

Dr MM Akash, professor of economics at Dhaka University, explains what is driving the inflation up in Bangladesh.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Bring down prices of eggs urgently

Government must address factors destabilising the kitchen market

July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023

We need an agricultural price commission to regulate prices

An independent body recommending viable prices for all commodities under its mandate, is something the government must consider.