Inflation
New monetary policy is appropriate in direction, but inadequate in dosage
Why this behind-the-curve approach to fighting inflation?
25 January 2024, 02:00 AM
As inflation slows, Europe Inc must show off its margin might
More companies are downgrading their earning estimation in the face of various economic and geopolitical factors
22 January 2024, 07:57 AM
Energy crisis, inflation major challenges for business: CPD survey
The CPD in partnership with WEF concluded the survey on 71 executives
17 January 2024, 06:25 AM
Inflation eases but stays above 9%
Inflation eased in December but remained at more than 9 percent for the 10th straight month
15 January 2024, 00:15 AM
When can we stop worrying about rising prices?
There are two key measures to understand how prices change over time: overall, or “headline,” inflation and “core” inflation.
14 January 2024, 10:04 AM
What the economy may look like in 2024
The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.
9 January 2024, 03:00 AM
What lies ahead for Bangladesh’s economy?
To overcome the economic crisis, no doubt, the country needs strong economic leadership, backed by strong political will.
8 January 2024, 03:49 AM
A concerning rise in income inequality
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
5 January 2024, 04:00 AM
Persistent inflation rate of 9% unacceptable: Atiur Rahman
Former BB governor Atiur Rahman terms the persisting inflation rate in Bangladesh as unacceptable
4 January 2024, 07:20 AM
Inflation shock: A weaker taka accounts for half of it
The pass-through of a sharp depreciation of the local currency accounted for half of the inflation surge seen in Bangladesh in the last financial year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
25 December 2023, 00:00 AM
US Fed expected to pause again as inflation edges closer to target
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a third consecutive meeting on Wednesday as it continues to fight elevated inflation.
10 December 2023, 06:43 AM
Inflation falls to 9.49% in November
Food inflation slipped to 10.76 percent last month from 12.56 percent in October.
4 December 2023, 12:26 PM
Why the government can’t control commodity prices
For any major crop, there are local and national profiteers, who make plans to maximise profits way before the crops land in the markets.
2 November 2023, 09:53 AM
Why Bangladesh Bank's inflation control policy is falling short
One key factor hampering the effectiveness of BB's policies is the delay in decision-making and significant transmission lags.
25 October 2023, 03:00 AM
Why the delay in declaring minimum wage for RMG workers?
Will the wage board and our policymakers truly hear the stories of backbreaking work and heartbreaking debt of the garment workers, who have kept the economy going even at its worst phases?
21 October 2023, 03:00 AM
High inflation to persist in Bangladesh: World Bank
WB Country Director Abdoulaye Seck says at AmCham meeting
19 October 2023, 11:06 AM
Why CPD's proposal is not acceptable
Why should there be two different food standards for two social strata?
17 October 2023, 23:43 PM
Life after #GotaGoHome
Among four South Asian nations, Sri Lanka performed the best in containing high inflation.
11 October 2023, 03:00 AM
Inflation falls slightly, but still as high as 9.63%
It was 9.92% in Aug
3 October 2023, 12:56 PM
Don't RMG workers deserve a dignified life?
The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.
2 October 2023, 14:00 PM