Bangladesh inflation

BB eyes rate cut to 7% if inflation slows to 5% by March

The Bangladesh Bank will consider slashing the policy rate to 7 percent by March, provided that rampant inflation, which has hovered above 9 percent for nearly two years, eases to 5 percent by then, Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.

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.

Ensuring economic stability is paramount

Govt must rein in inflation, adopt more business-friendly policies

Key governance reforms needed for a fairer Bangladesh

While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh’s recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.

Rice imports to hit seven-year high

The interim government is set to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the highest in the last seven fiscal years, as it looks to shore up its depleting food grain stock and ease the cost of living crisis for the low- and fixed-income people battered by the prolonged high inflation.

Inflation eases in December but stays over 10%

Arrival of winter vegetables contributes to the decline 

Inflation outpaces wage growth for 34 months straight

Many low-income and unskilled workers in Bangladesh’s agriculture, industrial and service sectors are being compelled to reduce consumption as rising inflation eroded their real incomes over the past three years.

Inflation high as oligarchic grip still haunts economy

Even after the political changeover in early August, the domestic market has been reeling under the influence of oligarchs, according to economist Hossain Zillur Rahman.

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

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025

BB eyes rate cut to 7% if inflation slows to 5% by March

The Bangladesh Bank will consider slashing the policy rate to 7 percent by March, provided that rampant inflation, which has hovered above 9 percent for nearly two years, eases to 5 percent by then, Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.

March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025

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.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Ensuring economic stability is paramount

Govt must rein in inflation, adopt more business-friendly policies

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Key governance reforms needed for a fairer Bangladesh

While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh’s recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Rice imports to hit seven-year high

The interim government is set to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the highest in the last seven fiscal years, as it looks to shore up its depleting food grain stock and ease the cost of living crisis for the low- and fixed-income people battered by the prolonged high inflation.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Inflation eases in December but stays over 10%

Arrival of winter vegetables contributes to the decline 

December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024

Inflation outpaces wage growth for 34 months straight

Many low-income and unskilled workers in Bangladesh’s agriculture, industrial and service sectors are being compelled to reduce consumption as rising inflation eroded their real incomes over the past three years.

December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

Inflation high as oligarchic grip still haunts economy

Even after the political changeover in early August, the domestic market has been reeling under the influence of oligarchs, according to economist Hossain Zillur Rahman.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

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

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Inflation continues to ease in Sept but still around 10%

Bangladesh’s inflation continued to ease for the second consecutive month in September as prices of both food and non-food items cooled off, according to the statistics bureau.