In 2025, gold investment in Bangladesh is rising amid inflation and taka depreciation. Seen as a safe hedge, gold offers liquidity and cultural value, but high prices and fluctuating returns demand careful, long-term, diversified financial planning.

Following the installation of the interim government, a multi-pronged strategy was launched to curb inflationary pressure

Bangladesh’s headline inflation rose slightly to 8.36 percent in September from 8.29 percent in August, according to data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

At Dhakeshwari Temple, Durga Puja unfolds with devotion despite inflation, idol vandalism, and societal strain. Priests replace excess with simplicity, chanting for peace, wisdom, and unity, proving the festival endures as a sacred act of resilience and hope.

The decline was mainly driven by a notable fall in non-food inflation

The easing was driven by declines in both food and non-food inflation

Inflation hit 9.05% in May

Citing media reports, she said the move is expected to increase public expenditure by nearly Tk 7,000 crore

Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.

The caution comes as consumer prices, despite easing in the last two months, have stayed over 9 percent for the 24th month in a row

Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%

Bangladesh inflation soared (5.86 percent to 11.38 percent in 2022-2024), driven by global shocks and food prices.

In its latest report released today, the organisation projected inflation will stabilise between 8.5% and 9.5% by June but fall to 6-7% by December

Ministers and members of parliament of the previous government relentlessly blamed “syndicates” for increasing the prices of chicken, eggs and other foods.

Inflation in Bangladesh eased for the second consecutive month in January, driven by stable food prices due mainly to an abundant supply of winter vegetables to the local market.

Bangladesh's high inflation is straining households financially and mentally. Financial stress disrupts mental balance, leading to burnout, impaired relationships, and physical symptoms. Coping strategies include exercise, budgeting, support systems, reframing thoughts, and fostering mental resilience.

Arrival of winter vegetables contributes to the decline 

Many low-income and unskilled workers in Bangladesh’s agriculture, industrial and service sectors are being compelled to reduce consumption as rising inflation eroded their real incomes over the past three years.

The liberalisation of trade has changed the agricultural heart of our nation.

Our data shows economic pressures and polycrisis have been growing especially since Covid.