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.
More companies are downgrading their earning estimation in the face of various economic and geopolitical factors
The CPD in partnership with WEF concluded the survey on 71 executives
Inflation eased in December but remained at more than 9 percent for the 10th straight month
There are two key measures to understand how prices change over time: overall, or “headline,” inflation and “core” inflation.
The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.
To overcome the economic crisis, no doubt, the country needs strong economic leadership, backed by strong political will.
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
Former BB governor Atiur Rahman terms the persisting inflation rate in Bangladesh as unacceptable
The pass-through of a sharp depreciation of the local currency accounted for half of the inflation surge seen in Bangladesh in the last financial year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a third consecutive meeting on Wednesday as it continues to fight elevated inflation.
