Inflation

Inflation eases slightly in May

Inflation hit 9.05% in May

Dearness allowance could fuel inflation: CPD

Citing media reports, she said the move is expected to increase public expenditure by nearly Tk 7,000 crore

Taming inflation in Bangladesh

Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.

Gas price hike to fuel inflation: CPD

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 eases in February

Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%

In Bangladesh, inflation control needs an iconoclastic approach 

Bangladesh inflation soared (5.86 percent to 11.38 percent in 2022-2024), driven by global shocks and food prices.

Monetary policy is working: CAL Bangladesh

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

The poultry industry became the scapegoat of inflation

Ministers and members of parliament of the previous government relentlessly blamed “syndicates” for increasing the prices of chicken, eggs and other foods.

Inflation eases to single digits in January

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.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Consumer sales slow as inflation bites

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.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Restaurants face sluggish sales as diners tighten belt

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.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Inflation is not dead, it’s just resting

Inflation in the United States picked up in the late 1960s in the wake of the Vietnam War and spending on President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” set of social programs

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Inflation may moderate but remain elevated: WB

The WB said Bangladesh's economy is expected to grow by only 4 percent due to the uncertain impact of political protests and the ongoing transition in government

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Wage growth still below inflation

Unskilled workers wage grew 8.01% in September this year when inflation was 9.92%

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Inflation eases in Sep but still above 9%

The consumer price index stood at 9.92%, down from previous month's 10.49%

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Govt must do more to reduce prices

Most vulnerable households have had to resort to various coping strategies to deal with food insecurity, with about seven in every 10 selling assets to make do.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

The critical challenges facing the economy

How did the elite and the politicians manage to evade the rule of law and siphon billions out of the country?

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

A strategic roadmap to battling inflation

It is essential to recognise that significantly reducing inflation will take time. Treating it as a “quick fix” would be a mistake.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

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.