Economy

April private credit growth 4.75pc

April private credit growth 4.75pc

Formal credit growth in the private sector remains almost static, reaching 4.75 per cent in April, signalling a deep slowdown in the country's business activities. The low trend in credit demand from private enterprises is attributed to banks becoming more cautious amid rising non-performing loans

Inflation climbs to 9.42pc in May amid higher food prices

Inflation climbs to 9.42pc in May amid higher food prices

Bangladesh’s point-to-point inflation rose to 9.42 per cent in May 2026, driven mainly by an increase in food prices, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The inflation rate was 9.04 per cent in April 2026 and 9.05 per cent in May last year. Fo

Budget session begins today

Budget session begins today

The second session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, which will serve as its maiden budget session, is set to begin today at 3:00 pm. President Mohammed Shahabuddin has convened the session under Article 72(1) of the Constitution. The sitting will take place in the parliament chamber at the Jatiya Sangs

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