It came down to 9.17% in April from March’s 9.35%
The efficacy of various policy measures undertaken by the government has been questioned.
To stabilise prices, the government should focus on improving storage and distribution networks for key commodities
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.
Inflation-controlling measures will be taken in February, March and April, says Salehuddin Ahmed
Take proper steps based on its recommendations
Inflation has been identified as the biggest risk to Bangladesh in 2025, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report released on Wednesday.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases Global Risks Report 2025
There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.
People are switching to shampoo mini-packs from regular bottles, women are sacrificing their tiny luxuries of cosmetic puffs while households are embracing cheap but substandard detergents for laundry: this is exactly what happens when brutal price pressures push around 78 lakh people below the poverty line in just two years and stalk another 1 crore to do so.
After a four-month lull, US dollar prices made an abrupt jump in December, making imports more expensive and pushing up business costs.
We need prompt, effective measures that can support the poor as well as help curb inflation.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday admitted that the interim government has not yet been able to control inflation but expressed his belief that it would come down soon.
Consumer financing has slowed as people are adopting a go-slow strategy for taking loans, considering the increasing trend of interest rates amid ongoing inflationary pressure.
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
The government plans to bring down inflation to 4-5 percent, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.
The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.
The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.
