Our data shows economic pressures and polycrisis have been growing especially since Covid.
Among the 78 lakh people, 38 lakh have become extremely poor
Inflation refuses to budge. Part of the reason may be honest disclosure of what the data is saying.
Rises to over 11% for second time this year
Bangladesh's economy faces instability, inflation, and political unrest hindering growth.
Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September
Persistent inflation driven by high commodity, energy prices and currency depreciation
Grocery shelves are not clearing as quickly for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), while many are switching to mini-packs of food and toiletries -- indicating that people are losing ground in their prolonged battle against inflation.
When Sheuly Akhter and her friend entered a branch of Star Kabab in Dhanmondi on Thursday last week, marking their return to the establishment for the first time in nearly four months, they were surprised by the lack of customers.
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 fell to 9.24 per cent in April from a month earlier, data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed today.
We have the chance to reshape the world we live in – economically, socially, and environmentally.
The Bangladesh Bank has decided to implement a market-based interest rate from July, moving away from the 9 per cent interest rate cap on loans, an initiative that may help the central bank uses its policy rates effectively in its fight against higher inflation.
The demand for electric fans has increased significantly in Bangladesh as the scorching summer heat has become nigh unbearable in recent times.
Inflation in Bangladesh jumped to a seven-month high of 9.33 per cent in March as food prices rose and the adjustment of oil, gas, and electricity prices took hold, highlighting the pains low-income households are going through.
Inflation in Bangladesh climbed to 9.33 per cent in March, maintaining the escalated price level.
It is unacceptable that the government has failed to deliver to Bangladeshi consumers the benefits of a fall in the prices of food items on the international market
High commodity prices in the global market are often used as an excuse to justify price hikes in the domestic market, even if there is no direct correlation
This did not happen by chance, but because of poor governance
