Global inflation
In tackling inflation, the country can't ignore the world
Inflation has become a worldwide phenomenon, not only specific to the developing world.
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Bangladesh’s economy buckled, but it did not break. However, challenges remain.
'The worst is yet to come': the curse of high inflation
Globally, people are experiencing inflation at levels not seen for decades as prices surge for essentials like food, heating, transport and accommodation. And though a peak could be in sight, the effects may yet get worse.
Collective effort can make eight billion dreams come true
Today, we have 1.2 billion people in 111 developing countries, who live in acute multi-dimensional poverty.
A probable global recession and Bangladesh
Dread and anxiety over the possibility of a global recession are rising around the world right now.
Is civilisation in decline, clashing or rejuvenating?
Rising uncertainties are making global compromise and cooperation more unlikely
Price hike: Don’t worry, be happy – no matter what
If things are bad, there must be a good reason for it.
Inflation might last for two years: World Bank chief
World Bank Group President David Malpass thinks it might take years to get prices back under control as the US and other economies face inflation rates not seen in decades.
Monitoring, better statistics and jawboning can check inflation
How do you control inflation in a market economy?
Soaring global inflation to erode apparel demand
Apparel manufacturers yesterday expressed concerns over an alarming rise in global inflation, citing that increasing prices may affect the purchasing power of end-consumers in export destinations and cause demand for garment items to fall.
