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Bangladesh Inflation Eases Marginally in October, Driven by Non-Food Costs

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Point-to-point inflation in Bangladesh fell to 8.27 percent in October, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. While food inflation dropped to 6.40 percent, non-food inflation climbed to 9.89 percent. This rise in non-food costs offset the decline in food prices, keeping the overall inflation rate above 8 percent.

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The divergence between food and non-food inflation indicates that rising costs are primarily affecting goods and services outside of the food sector. Zahid Hussain, a former lead economist at the World Bank’s Dhaka office, noted that rising non-food prices are now the main driver of inflation in the country.

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  • Ministry of Social WelfareSpeculative

    Rising non-food inflation could increase the cost of living, straining social welfare budgets.

  • PetrobanglaSpeculative

    Fuel price adjustments and higher import costs might increase the market price of goods.

  • Bangladesh BankSpeculative

    High inflation and wage slowdown could force the central bank to adjust monetary policy.

  • BangladeshSpeculative

    Inflation data revealing high costs and slowing growth could pressure national economic stability.

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