Bangladesh Bank will soon announce its monetary policy for the second half of the ongoing fiscal year (2024-25) with the aim of addressing several economic challenges plaguing the country.

Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.

There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.

The reason for continued high consumer prices in the country despite prices dropping in the international market is a combination of policy and institutional failure.

Bangladesh Bank yesterday unveiled a wishy-washy monetary policy for the next six months that will prove to be ineffective in tackling the headwinds passing through the economy.