Published: 12:21 AM, 07 May 2026
Inflation leaps above 9pc again
Inflation in Bangladesh has climbed back into the 9 percent range within a month, as rising costs in both food and non-food sectors signal renewed price pressure across the economy.
Point-to-point inflation rose to 9.04 percent in April, according to data released on Wednesday by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), reversing a brief dip seen in March when inflation had eased to 8.71 percent, bdnews24 reports.
In February, the rate stood at 9.13 percent after several months of steady increases.
The latest figure means that a basket of goods and services costing Tk 100 in April last year now requires Tk 109.04, underlining the persistent strain on household spending.
The renewed uptick comes amid mounting concerns within the government that a fuel crisis, triggered by global volatility linked to the West Asia conflict, would push up the prices of essential commodities.
BBS data shows that inflation rose across both major components in April.
Food inflation increased to 8.39 percent, up from 8.24 percent in March, reflecting continued pressure on essential items.
Non-food inflation rose more sharply, climbing to 9.57 percent from 9.09 percent a month earlier.
The broader trend suggests inflation, which had briefly moderated, is regaining momentum.
After peaking at 9.17 percent in April last year, inflation gradually declined to 8.17 percent by October -- the lowest level in 39 months.
However, it has been rising steadily since then, reaching 8.29 percent in November, 8.49 percent in December, and 8.58 percent in January before crossing 9 percent again in February.
Although it dipped in March, the latest data confirms that the respite was short-lived.
Inflationary pressure is evident across both rural and urban areas.
In rural regions, inflation rose to 9.05 percent in April from 8.72 percent in March. In urban areas, it increased to 9.02 percent from 8.68 percent over the same period.
