Inflation eases slightly in May

Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to 9.05 percent in May from 9.17 percent in the previous month, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

Food inflation dropped to 8.59 percent from 8.63 percent in April, while non-food inflation went down to 9.42 percent from 9.62 percent. 

Despite the decline, inflation has remained above 9 percent for 27 consecutive months, continuing to strain household budgets.