inflation in Bangladesh
Policies that could help break the inflation cycle
The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.
Bread before ballots and rice before reforms
The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.
Raft of measures soon to tame inflation
Considering the global market situation and measures taken domestically, inflation will decline, the BB governor told reporters
Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September
Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September
12 steps to tame inflation and stabilise the market
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
A bumpy road ahead for the economy amid risks and reform
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
Inflation eases in Sep but still above 9%
The consumer price index stood at 9.92%, down from previous month's 10.49%
Past govt fuelled inflation by printing Tk 60,000cr: Yunus
People are grappling with high inflation because of the fresh injection of Tk 60,000 crore into the market by Sheikh Hasina’s government, Prof Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, said yesterday.
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.
Wage growth slows after 30 months
Wage growth in Bangladesh fell slightly last month after climbing for 30 months since January 2022, according to official data.
July inflation hits 11.66%, highest in 13 years
It is the highest in at least a decade
Multinationals’ profits drop for lower sales, higher costs
Most listed multinational companies in Bangladesh witnessed lower profits in the April-June quarter this year as sales dropped due to the erosion of people’s purchasing power amid runaway inflation.
Inflation outpaces wage growth for 29th month straight
Although wage growth in Bangladesh has been slowly climbing since July 2021, it has remained below the inflation rate for the past two and a half years, government data shows.
Annual inflation hits 12-year high despite easing in June
The annual average price spike in Bangladesh surged to its highest level in 12 years in the just-concluded fiscal year despite easing in June, reflecting the persistent erosion of real income and the deterioration of the living standards of low-income groups.
Inflation eases in June but stays over 9.5%
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics releases data today
Bringing down inflation will be difficult: Unnayan Shamannay
Ongoing economic challenges will not make it easy to reduce inflation to 6.5 percent in the next fiscal year, said Atiur Rahman, the chairperson of Unnayan Shamannay
No end in sight: low-income families reel from stubborn inflation
The higher inflation for one of the longest spells in recent decades has left many households in the low-middle-income country with little resources since food costs consist of a much higher share in their consumption basket
Inflation rises to 9.89% in May
Inflation increased to 9.89 percent in May driven by higher food prices, figures from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed today
No respite to consumers: Inflation edges up in March
Inflation edged up in March after marginally easing in the previous month, showing no signs of respite to consumers already hurt by the consistent erosion of buying capacity due to elevated prices.