Higher inflation, debt crisis and severe commodity price shocks are some of the major economic risks Bangladesh may face in the upcoming years, a new survey of executives warned.

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.

The slowdown in demand and stronger US dollar worldwide has pushed down cotton prices in the international market, raising hopes of increased work orders from global brands and retailers among local garment makers.

If you regularly follow the kitchen market or inquire a neighbourhood grocery about prices, you are likely to get an obvious answer: the prices of a number of commodities are on the rise.