Inflation hit 9.05% in May
Citing media reports, she said the move is expected to increase public expenditure by nearly Tk 7,000 crore
Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.
The caution comes as consumer prices, despite easing in the last two months, have stayed over 9 percent for the 24th month in a row
Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%
Bangladesh inflation soared (5.86 percent to 11.38 percent in 2022-2024), driven by global shocks and food prices.
In its latest report released today, the organisation projected inflation will stabilise between 8.5% and 9.5% by June but fall to 6-7% by December
Ministers and members of parliament of the previous government relentlessly blamed “syndicates” for increasing the prices of chicken, eggs and other foods.
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.
Life insurance companies in Bangladesh have continued to put more than half of their investments in treasury bills and bonds in the absence of diversified investment opportunities, official figures showed.
“This is Mohammadpur, get off,” a child yelled out to the passengers of a leguna, otherwise known as human hauliers, which had reached the area as early as 7:00am.
Inflation dropped in rural areas in April from a month ago but went up in urban areas, data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) showed yesterday.
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.
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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.
