Tag: Inflation

21 news articles tagged with "Inflation"

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

Commerce Minister Muktadir Unhappy With Commodity Prices, Cites 16% Logistics Cost

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir unhappy with commodity prices 6 months into BNP govt. Bangladesh logistics cost 16% of GDP vs 10% intl avg. Cites energy, lending rates, transport, infrastructure. CII India delegation met.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

Bangladesh Macroeconomic Stability Returns But Business Woes Persist: TBS Review

TBS review: Bangladesh macro stability returned (reserves $20-22b, current account surplus, exports up) but micro-level corruption, import clearance delays (1 month vs 1 day), inflation and employment concerns persist.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

Bangladesh Trade Deal Wins But Key Economic Indicators Remain Unchanged: TBS Analysis

TBS review: Bangladesh trade diplomacy wins (South Korea CEPA, China ties, US agreement retained) but inflation, ADP, NPLs, private credit and BB autonomy concerns remain. Tk 60,000cr stimulus, monetary policy reversal.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

Bangladesh Macroeconomic Stability Returns Under BNP Government But Recovery Yet to Gain Pace

TBS review: BNP govt 6 months — macro stability restored (reserves $37.24b, remittances +21.6%, current account surplus) but real economy struggles: inflation, weak exports, banking NPLs, energy shortages.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

Bangladesh Six Months of BNP Govt: Dollar and Reserves Relief But Investment Sluggish

PA: 6 months of BNP govt — dollar and reserves relief achieved, but investment sluggish, inflation 4 of 6 months above 9%, Tk 880bn FY26 revenue shortfall, energy crisis disrupting production. FM Khosru: 2-year recovery timeline.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 12, 2026

Bangladesh Inflation Falls to 8.32% in July 2026: Eight-Month Low as Food Prices Ease

Bangladesh inflation dropped to 8.32% in July 2026 — the lowest in eight months. Food inflation fell to 7.16% from 8.60%. CPD and InM economists urge caution, citing electricity tariff hikes not yet fully reflected.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Cuts Policy Rate to 9.5 Percent in First Reduction Since 2020

Bangladesh Bank has cut its policy (repo) rate from 10% to 9.5%, marking the first reduction in six years. The decision was taken at the 13th MPC meeting chaired by Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, with the revised rate taking effect on Sunday.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 25, 2026

Bangladesh Economy Shows Stabilisation Signs But Macroeconomic Stress Persists: MCCI

Bangladesh economy showed signs of stabilisation during April-June FY26 with GDP growth at 4.14%, but inflation above 9% and weak export performance remain challenges, MCCI reports.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 07, 2026

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.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 02, 2026

Bottled Soybean Oil Price Rises Tk 5 to Tk 204 Per Litre in Bangladesh

Government raises bottled soybean oil price from Tk 199 to Tk 204 per litre citing higher international prices, while loose soybean and palm oil prices remain unchanged, with BTTC having recommended Tk 10 increase.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 01, 2026

Bangladesh Cuts Import Tax on Green Chillies and Tomatoes to 20.5%

Government reduces import tax on green chillies and tomatoes from 61% to 20.5% for one month, then 30% for second month, as green chilli prices crossed Tk 400 per kg in August amid sharp vegetable price surge.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Bangladesh Approves National Pay Scale 2026: Basic Salary Raised by Up to 142%

Cabinet approves National Pay Scale 2026 with basic salary increases up to 142 percent, implemented in phases from July 2026 through July 2027, with allowances effective from January 2028, prioritising employees in grades 10-20.

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