Inflation

Wage growth still below inflation

Unskilled workers wage grew 8.01% in September this year when inflation was 9.92%

Inflation eases in Sep but still above 9%

The consumer price index stood at 9.92%, down from previous month's 10.49%

Govt must do more to reduce prices

Most vulnerable households have had to resort to various coping strategies to deal with food insecurity, with about seven in every 10 selling assets to make do.

The critical challenges facing the economy

How did the elite and the politicians manage to evade the rule of law and siphon billions out of the country?

A strategic roadmap to battling inflation

It is essential to recognise that significantly reducing inflation will take time. Treating it as a “quick fix” would be a mistake.

Inflation eases in August but stays above 10%

Inflation eased in August but remained at over 10 percent, as higher prices of goods and services continued to strain the purchasing power of consumers.

Inflation eases to 10.49% in August  

Inflation declined to 10.49 percent in August from 11.66 percent in July, according to data released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

Fall of a titan: Looking for the economic tinderbox

Despite the youth-driven upheaval, the key drivers of the economy remain very much intact and ready to take the economy to new heights.

BB could lower policy rate if inflation falls

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday said it would be possible to lower the policy rates within about six months if inflationary pressure in the country is reduced to a tolerable level.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Wage growth still below inflation

Unskilled workers wage grew 8.01% in September this year when inflation was 9.92%

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Inflation eases in Sep but still above 9%

The consumer price index stood at 9.92%, down from previous month's 10.49%

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Govt must do more to reduce prices

Most vulnerable households have had to resort to various coping strategies to deal with food insecurity, with about seven in every 10 selling assets to make do.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

The critical challenges facing the economy

How did the elite and the politicians manage to evade the rule of law and siphon billions out of the country?

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

A strategic roadmap to battling inflation

It is essential to recognise that significantly reducing inflation will take time. Treating it as a “quick fix” would be a mistake.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Inflation eases in August but stays above 10%

Inflation eased in August but remained at over 10 percent, as higher prices of goods and services continued to strain the purchasing power of consumers.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Inflation eases to 10.49% in August  

Inflation declined to 10.49 percent in August from 11.66 percent in July, according to data released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Fall of a titan: Looking for the economic tinderbox

Despite the youth-driven upheaval, the key drivers of the economy remain very much intact and ready to take the economy to new heights.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

BB could lower policy rate if inflation falls

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday said it would be possible to lower the policy rates within about six months if inflationary pressure in the country is reduced to a tolerable level.

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

Stabilising prices is the immediate priority

Inflationary pressure is being felt severely in the face of wage growth declines.