Bangladesh Bank monetary policy 2026

When monetary policy cannot fully transmit

Monetary policy affects inflation through several channels
1 July 2026

Monetary policy signals caution, not enough conviction

Bangladesh Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for July-December 2026 arrives at a difficult moment for the economy
30 June 2026

BB lowers private credit growth target to 6.8%

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered its private sector credit growth target to 6.8 percent by the end of December this year, against the backdrop of sluggish demand
30 June 2026

BB flags four near-term macroeconomic challenges

The government and BB have also rolled out reform measures to stabilise the economy
30 June 2026

Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% to rein in inflation

It has been kept unchanged at 10 percent since October 2024
30 June 2026