Bangladesh’s overall inflation rate declined slightly in March 2026, falling to 8.71 percent on a point-to-point basis from 9.13 percent in February, according to updated data released Sunday by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The report also showed that inflation was lower than the 9.35 percent recorded in March 2025, indicating a modest downward trend.
The BBS attributed the improvement mainly to easing food price pressures. Food inflation dropped to 8.24 percent in March from 9.30 percent in February, while non-food inflation edged up marginally to 9.09 percent from 9.01 percent. Analysts noted that prices of daily essentials have become relatively stable, offering some relief to consumers, though costs in housing, transport, fuel, and services remain elevated.
Economists said the overall decline in inflation is a positive signal for the economy, but living expenses for low-income groups remain high. They cautioned that it may take more time before ordinary households experience tangible relief from the cost-of-living burden.
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