Bangladesh Inflation Decreases to 8.27% in October
Summary
Bangladesh’s inflation fell to 8.27% in October from 8.34% in September, driven by a sharp drop in food inflation to 6.4%. But non-food prices and services rose further, underscoring the government’s challenge in meeting its 7.5% inflation target.
Key Points
- Bangladesh’s inflation eased to 8.27% in October, down 0.07 percentage points from September.
- Food inflation dropped sharply from 7.22% to 6.4%, helping pull down the overall rate.
- Non-food inflation rose from 9.3% to 9.89%, keeping price pressures in place.
- The government has set a 7.5% inflation target in its record 9.38 trillion Taka budget for fiscal year 2026/27.
