Inflation rises past 9% in April

Headline inflation in Bangladesh rose to 9.04 percent in April, up from 8.71 percent in March, driven largely by higher non-food costs, including fuel.

Data released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) showed that both food and non-food components contributed to the increase, with non-food inflation remaining the main driver.

Food inflation inched up to 8.39 percent in April from 8.24 percent a month earlier, reflecting continued pressure on essential commodity prices.

Non-food inflation rose more sharply to 9.57 percent in April, compared to 9.09 percent in March, indicating sustained increases in costs related to fuel, transport, and other services.