Bangladesh’s overall inflation increased again in May 2026, reaching 9.42 percent on a point-to-point basis, up from 9.04 percent in April, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Friday. The latest figure marks a return to an upward trend after a brief slowdown in March, when inflation had fallen below 9 percent.

BBS data show that food inflation rose to 9.06 percent in May from 8.39 percent in April, driven by higher prices of edible oil, vegetables, eggs, and poultry. Non-food inflation also edged up to 9.71 percent from 9.57 percent, influenced by increased costs of fuel, gas, electricity, and transportation. Both rural and urban areas experienced higher inflation, with rural inflation at 9.48 percent and urban inflation at 9.25 percent.

The continued rise in both food and non-food prices indicates sustained pressure on low- and middle-income households, as essential commodities and utility costs remain elevated across the country.