Bangladesh inflation touches 10-month high in Feb as food prices surge - tennews.in: National News Portal

Bangladesh inflation touches 10-month high in Feb as food prices surge - tennews.in: National News Portal

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Overall inflation in Bangladesh rose to 9.13 per cent in February from 8.58 per cent in January, touching the highest level in 10 months, a report has said. The surge in inflation was driven by rising food prices ahead of Ramadan and election‑related spending, the report from Daily Star said. […] The post Bangladesh inflation touches 10-month high in Feb as food prices surge appeared first on tennews.in: National News …

Bangladesh Inflation Returns Above 9%, Squeezing Middle and Low-Income Households

by Maruf Ul Alam (Dhaka Bureau) Inflation in Bangladesh has climbed back above the 9 per cent threshold after nine months, intensifying pressure on middle-class and low-income households as food prices continue to rise. According to the latest data released on Sunday by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), overall inflation reached 9.13 per cent in February, marking the highest level in the past ten months. The figure pushes inflation back…