It came down to 9.17% in April from March’s 9.35%
The efficacy of various policy measures undertaken by the government has been questioned.
To stabilise prices, the government should focus on improving storage and distribution networks for key commodities
Inflation in Bangladesh eased for the second consecutive month in January, driven by stable food prices due mainly to an abundant supply of winter vegetables to the local market.
Inflation-controlling measures will be taken in February, March and April, says Salehuddin Ahmed
Take proper steps based on its recommendations
Inflation has been identified as the biggest risk to Bangladesh in 2025, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report released on Wednesday.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases Global Risks Report 2025
There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.
On their first day at office, the finance minister and state minister for commerce yesterday told reporters in separate briefings that taming inflation is their priority.
Inflation eases in December
Inflation, which is the equivalent of a regressive tax on the poor, accentuates income inequality to make the situation worse.
Even rate hikes cant tame a raging inflation, so what is the solution ?
Most South Asian countries succeeded in reining inflation in 2023 in a major relief for their populations who struggled after prices spiralled owing to the shocks stemming from the lingering impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war
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
Food inflation slipped to 10.76 percent last month from 12.56 percent in October.
Food inflation at 12.56 percent in October this year is the highest in a decade
Says CPD’s Mustafizur Rahman
In the past 18 months, Bangladesh has largely failed to take appropriate measures to curb higher inflation and reverse the fall of foreign currency reserves, both at the heart of the country’s persisting economic plight.
