Economy

Inflation inches down to 9.32pc in February

Inflation inches down to 9.32pc in February

Overall inflation eased in February for a second consecutive month as virtual price deflation of farm produce amid a market glut cooled the rate to 9.32 per cent from 9.94 per cent in January, official statistics show. The drop was mainly driven by a reduction in food inflation, which stoo

Proposal sent back, cost cut suggested

Proposal sent back, cost cut suggested

The Medical Education and Family Welfare Division under the health ministry has proposed a project to reconstruct 592 union health and family planning centres at an estimated cost of Tk 22.304 billion in the first phase. Once completed, the two-storey centres, originally established nation

‘Best of Bangladesh in Europe’ returns on April 17-18

‘Best of Bangladesh in Europe’ returns on April 17-18

The second edition of ‘Best of Bangladesh in Europe’ will be held on April 17-18 this year at the prestigious Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam. This event will showcase Bangladesh’s economic growth, industrial achievements, and investment opportunities, bringing global attention to

US top remittance source in February

US top remittance source in February

Bangladeshi expatriates in the United States (US) sent home the highest remittance amounting to US$491.26 million in February, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data. Following the political changeover in August, remittance inflows from the US have seen a significant rise, enabling the US to surpa

Inflation eases further in February

Inflation eases further in February

Bangladesh's inflationary pressure eased further in February 2025, mainly due to a decline in food prices.   The inflation as measured by the consumers' price index (CPI) came down to 9.32 per cent in February 2025 on the point-to-point basis from 9.94 per cent a month before. It was 10.89 pe

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