Cost of living

Even basic items are getting out of reach

Government must address the rising food prices immediately
18 May 2024, 02:00 AM

12 ways to reduce cost of living in Dhaka

Living expenses in Dhaka can be extremely costly for couples, especially with growing inflation and stagnant salary growth. Making ends meet in such a situation may be difficult, and many couples may find it difficult to prepare for future aspirations such as purchasing a home, having children, or planning for retirement. However, with a little work and imagination, cutting living expenses and maximising your income is feasible.
6 May 2023, 09:06 AM

Poor policy and market management have caused price hikes

Why is the government failing to manage the market as they should?
29 March 2023, 04:00 AM

Why low global prices don't reach Bangladeshi consumers

High commodity prices in the global market are often used as an excuse to justify price hikes in the domestic market, even if there is no direct correlation
26 March 2023, 17:00 PM

Food distribution for poor: When more is needed, govt doing less

Scaling up public food distribution programmes for the poor and the vulnerable is the need of the hour -- given the cost of living crisis. But the government seems to be shying away from stepping up to this task.
24 January 2023, 01:00 AM

Non-bank deposits on the wane

Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have been witnessing a persistent fall in deposits for the past one year as many clients withdrew their savings to manage expenses amid the soaring cost of living and lower returns.
26 December 2022, 02:00 AM

Cost-of-living crisis casts shadow over Europe's Black Friday

Europe's retailers are hoping Black Friday discount day will get shoppers spending, though it is taking place against a backdrop of a worsening cost-of-living crisis and the distraction of the soccer World Cup.
26 November 2022, 10:43 AM

OMS rice sale at subsidised prices a welcome move

OMS rice sale at subsidised prices will bring some relief to the poor
1 September 2022, 12:30 PM

The Economist: Global cost of living in Dhaka on par with Montreal

Would you believe that the cost of living in Dhaka is as high as that in Canadian city of Montreal—although the living amenities and conditions in these two cities are world apart?
16 March 2016, 09:31 AM