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.
Challenges to Bangladesh’s macroeconomic development
Despite significant progress, the country ranks 168th in the Ease of Doing Business Index out of 190 countries.
Inflation hits 9-year high at 7.56%
Inflation in Bangladesh hit a nine-year high of 7.56 per cent in June thanks to the spiralling prices of food products in the country.
Bangladesh Bank hikes key interest rate by 50 basis points
Bangladesh Bank today raised its key interest rate, also known as the policy rate, by 50 basis points to 5.50 per cent, a move that would make funds costlier for banks.
'Use monetary policy to stabilise forex market, curb inflation'
The central bank of Bangladesh will have to use the monetary policy to stabilise the foreign exchange market to pave the way for curbing inflation through demand management, said Ahsan H Mansur, executive director of the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh.
Monitoring, better statistics and jawboning can check inflation
How do you control inflation in a market economy?
High inflation reveals inherent weakness: CPD
High inflation in Bangladesh has revealed the inherent weakness in the government’s domestic resource mobilisation approach, which is largely dependent on revenue collection from indirect taxes, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today.
Inflation in April 6.29%, highest in 18 months
Inflation shot up to 6.29 percent in April – highest in 18 months – amid persistently high food prices and non-food prices, said Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) last evening (May 18, 2022).
Budget needs to address inflation, return stability
When it comes to human development related expenses, the government should spend more.
Inflation sprints to 17-month high
Inflation in Bangladesh rocketed to a 17-month high in March driven by higher food costs as global uncertainties stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions show no sign of abating, official figures showed yesterday.