Bangladesh’s inflation rate edged higher in September, heightening consumer discomfort as both food and non-food prices saw increases. According to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on October 6, overall inflation rose to 8.36%, up from 8.29% in August. Food inflation climbed to 7.64%, while non-food inflation reached 8.98%. Rural areas experienced slightly higher inflation at 8.47%, compared to 8.28% in urban areas. In rural regions, food inflation was 7.54% and non-food inflation 9.40%, while in cities, the figures stood at 7.94% and 8.51%, respectively. The continued rise in prices across sectors suggests sustained economic strain on households, particularly amid rising living costs and declining purchasing power.
The country’s overall inflation rose in September, accompanied by increases in both food and non-food inflation, according to new data.
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