The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.
The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.
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
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
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.
The consumer price index stood at 9.92%, down from previous month's 10.49%
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 eased in August but remained at over 10 percent, as higher prices of goods and services continued to strain the purchasing power of consumers.
Govt should make major changes before finalising it.
Inflation in Bangladesh fell slightly to 9.24 per cent in April, driven by a decline in food prices, although it still remains at an elevated level compared to historic trends, official figures showed yesterday.
Inflation in Bangladesh climbed to 9.33 per cent in March, maintaining the escalated price level.
The government is set to increase the amount of allowance under the social safety net programme in the next budget to cushion the poor from the impacts of high inflation.
It is high time the government and policymakers took this problem seriously.
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries yesterday started selling milk, eggs and meat at “affordable prices” across 20 locations inside Dhaka in a bid to stabilise the market during Ramadan.
There are at least three laws and as many government bodies to protect the consumers from price manipulation, but it goes on unabated due to lax enforcement of the laws and a lack of coordination among the government organisations, say commodity experts.
Bangladesh has been facing persistent high inflation over the last one year
The government has continued borrowing from Bangladesh Bank as commercial banks have been unable to come up with much-needed funds owing to a liquidity crunch.
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