Bangladesh Inflation Falls to 10-Month Low of 8.26% in August 2026
Bangladesh inflation eased to 8.26% in August 2026 — a 10-month low — driven by lower food inflation, but wage growth at 8.05% continues to lag, squeezing real incomes.
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Bangladesh inflation eased to 8.26% in August 2026 — a 10-month low — driven by lower food inflation, but wage growth at 8.05% continues to lag, squeezing real incomes.
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