inflation in Bangladesh

‘Affordable’ prices still out of reach for many

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries yesterday started selling milk, eggs and meat at “affordable prices” across 20 locations inside Dhaka in a bid to stabilise the market during Ramadan.

Price Manipulation: 3 laws there, but not much enforcement

There are at least three laws and as many government bodies to protect the consumers from price manipulation, but it goes on unabated due to lax enforcement of the laws and a lack of coordination among the government organisations, say commodity experts.

How global energy market volatility impacted inflation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been facing persistent high inflation over the last one year

Govt borrowing from BB may fuel inflation

The government has continued borrowing from Bangladesh Bank as commercial banks have been unable to come up with much-needed funds owing to a liquidity crunch. 

Shrinkflation: Downsizing in the time of inflation

How do we address the silent famine that is looming large?

LONG READ / Coping with a perfect economic storm with IMF support

Bangladesh’s economy buckled, but it did not break. However, challenges remain.

Economy bleeds while reality only getting harsher for people

Russia’s war in Ukraine might be taking place 5,800 kilometres away from Bangladesh and the country is not involved militarily in the dragging conflict in any way, but its economy and people have been paying heavy prices.

High inflation rate may persist throughout FY23

The current level of high inflation rate may persist throughout the ongoing fiscal year, according to a forecast of the Bangladesh Bank.

We can bypass inflation effects if we act smart

The volatility of commodity prices in both global and local markets has put ordinary people in Bangladesh in an uncertain situation.

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

‘Affordable’ prices still out of reach for many

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries yesterday started selling milk, eggs and meat at “affordable prices” across 20 locations inside Dhaka in a bid to stabilise the market during Ramadan.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Price Manipulation: 3 laws there, but not much enforcement

There are at least three laws and as many government bodies to protect the consumers from price manipulation, but it goes on unabated due to lax enforcement of the laws and a lack of coordination among the government organisations, say commodity experts.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

How global energy market volatility impacted inflation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been facing persistent high inflation over the last one year

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

Govt borrowing from BB may fuel inflation

The government has continued borrowing from Bangladesh Bank as commercial banks have been unable to come up with much-needed funds owing to a liquidity crunch. 

March 4, 2023
March 4, 2023

Shrinkflation: Downsizing in the time of inflation

How do we address the silent famine that is looming large?

February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023

Coping with a perfect economic storm with IMF support

Bangladesh’s economy buckled, but it did not break. However, challenges remain.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Economy bleeds while reality only getting harsher for people

Russia’s war in Ukraine might be taking place 5,800 kilometres away from Bangladesh and the country is not involved militarily in the dragging conflict in any way, but its economy and people have been paying heavy prices.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

High inflation rate may persist throughout FY23

The current level of high inflation rate may persist throughout the ongoing fiscal year, according to a forecast of the Bangladesh Bank.

November 9, 2022
November 9, 2022

We can bypass inflation effects if we act smart

The volatility of commodity prices in both global and local markets has put ordinary people in Bangladesh in an uncertain situation.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

Food makers in a pickle for sudden sugar price hike

The sudden rise in the price of sugar, a key ingredient for popular items such as biscuits, juices, sweets and candies, has pushed up the cost of production, putting manufacturers in a tight spot.