Food inflation

The poor deserve a fighting chance

Mess residents’ struggle highlights vulnerability to high food prices

‘Dhaka inflation was 11.08% last year, highest since 2011’

The average annual inflation in 2022 in Dhaka megacity was 11.08 per cent, a record high since 2011 with the middle-income group suffering most, said Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) said today.

Inflation declines for fourth month, but still 8.71%

Inflation eased for the fourth consecutive month as it hit 8.71 per cent in December thanks to the steady prices of most of the food items.

How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?

LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.

Can Bangladesh government tame raging inflation?

Good governance is a must if we are to get out of this crisis

Inflation stands at 7.48% in July

Inflation in Bangladesh fell slightly in July although it still maintained a higher rate, figures released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed today.

Inflation rockets to eight-year high

Inflation surged to an eight-year high of 7.42 per cent in May, driven by a hike in food costs, underscoring the plight a majority of the population in Bangladesh is currently experiencing, official figures showed yesterday.  

Gas price hike amid a raging inflation is totally unacceptable

The government must leave breathing space for citizens struggling with high food prices

Inflation sprints to 17-month high

Inflation in Bangladesh rocketed to a 17-month high in March driven by higher food costs as global uncertainties stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions show no sign of abating, official figures showed yesterday.

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

The poor deserve a fighting chance

Mess residents’ struggle highlights vulnerability to high food prices

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023

‘Dhaka inflation was 11.08% last year, highest since 2011’

The average annual inflation in 2022 in Dhaka megacity was 11.08 per cent, a record high since 2011 with the middle-income group suffering most, said Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) said today.

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

Inflation declines for fourth month, but still 8.71%

Inflation eased for the fourth consecutive month as it hit 8.71 per cent in December thanks to the steady prices of most of the food items.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?

LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.

October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022

Can Bangladesh government tame raging inflation?

Good governance is a must if we are to get out of this crisis

August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

Inflation stands at 7.48% in July

Inflation in Bangladesh fell slightly in July although it still maintained a higher rate, figures released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed today.

June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022

Inflation rockets to eight-year high

Inflation surged to an eight-year high of 7.42 per cent in May, driven by a hike in food costs, underscoring the plight a majority of the population in Bangladesh is currently experiencing, official figures showed yesterday.  

June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

Gas price hike amid a raging inflation is totally unacceptable

The government must leave breathing space for citizens struggling with high food prices

April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022

Inflation sprints to 17-month high

Inflation in Bangladesh rocketed to a 17-month high in March driven by higher food costs as global uncertainties stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions show no sign of abating, official figures showed yesterday.

December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019

Inflation creeps up in November

The inflation edges up due to price hike of food and nonfood items in November this fiscal year.